School Transportation Route Planner & Scheduler

Suffolk Public Schools; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Suffolk Public Schools is seeking a Routing Specialist to support planning and scheduling of transit and school transportation services in Suffolk, Virginia. The role involves maintaining transportation records and coordinating routes and changes with drivers, parents and staff.

The position requires a high school diploma and a Virginia driver’s license, with duties including data entry, route optimization, and occasional substitute driving as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; some transportation experience.
• Possession of a valid Virginia driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and assign transit and school transportation services; maintain transportation records.
• Plan and implement student ridership rosters for routes.
• Schedule and communicate bus routes and changes.
• Update routing system and analyze routes for efficiency.
• Resolve transportation problems and coordinate with parents, teachers, drivers, and students.
• Advise staff on schedules and programs.
• Assist with boundary planning and EDULOG mapping of subdivisions.
• Maintain communications with drivers and staff.
• Ensure compliance with state regulations.
• Serve as substitute driver as required.
• Perform related tasks as required.

Job description

Suffolk Public Schools is seeking a Routing Specialist to support planning and scheduling of transit and school transportation services in Suffolk, Virginia. The role involves maintaining transportation records and coordinating routes and changes with drivers, parents and staff.

The position requires a high school diploma and a Virginia driver’s license, with duties including data entry, route optimization, and occasional substitute driving as needed.