Special Education Routing Assistant

Young World Physical Education; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Richmond County Transportation Department seeks a Special Education Routing Assistant to support safe, efficient bus operations for special education students. You will help establish routes, maintain schedules, and coordinate with drivers, school officials, and parents.

Immediate start for a full-time, on-site role in Augusta, GA. Requires high school diploma and CDL with endorsements within three months; 235 work days yearly.

Qualifications

• Education as stated: High School required, associate degree preferred.
• Possession of or willingness to obtain CDL with endorsements within three months.
• Must have good communication and human relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Transportation Administrator in managing routing program.
• Establish and maintain all bus routes and stops district-wide.
• Develop route rosters, maps, and driver directions.
• Meet with drivers to discuss route updates or changes.
• Serve as primary contact with routing software vendor.
• Communicate routing information to parents and administrators.
• Prepare data summaries for route planning.

Skills

School transportation operations

Oral and written communication

Basic computer skills

Independent working

Information processing under pressure

Education

High School education

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Special Education Routing Assistant

Richmond County (GA) Transportation Department - Augusta, Georgia Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5888117

Application Deadline: Aug 28, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 17, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Department or Location: Transportation Department

Position Type: Classified / Non-Contracted

Job Title: Special Education Routing Assistant

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports To: Operations Manager of Routing Efficiency

Days Worked: 235 Days (12 months)

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High School education is required. An associate degree is preferred.

Certification or Licensure: Possession of or willingness to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with required endorsements within three months of employment. Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid.

Skills: Knowledge of school transportation operations, practices, hazards, and safety precautions; knowledge of business practices applicable to transportation; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school officials, associates, parents, and the general public. Good oral and written communication and human relations skills. Have basic computer skills, good interpersonal skills, possess good telephone etiquette, and work well under considerable pressure. Must be able to work independently, accept and process continual input from various sources, sort critical information, maintain logs, and make good operational decisions promptly.

Work Experience: Experience in transportation operations is preferred.

PRIMARY DUTY

This position is responsible for routing the facilitation of safe and efficient bus transportation operations for Special Education students of the Richmond County School System. Ensures that student data and supporting data systems are used efficiently to create and maintain bus route schedules.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists the Transportation Administrator in managing the transportation routing program.
• Establishes, enters, and maintains all bus routes and stops throughout the district.
• Develop route rosters, maps, and directions for bus drivers.
• Meets with drivers and bus assistants to discuss updated and/or route adjustments.
• Evaluate and recommend needed changes in the routing process and time frames.
• Serves as primary contact with the routing software vendor.
• Keeps current information on all regular and special education routes on maps.
• Communicate routing information to parents, school administrators, and department personnel.
• Prepares forms for student load counts, receives compiled data from drivers, and prepares a summary of results to be used in route planning.
• Organizes and prioritizes multiple tasks and meets deadlines while working with frequent interruptions and minimum supervision.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with district personnel at all levels.
• Exhibits patience, courtesy, and tact when dealing with others.
• The employee shall carry out such other and further duties, whether specifically listed above or not, as are assigned or required by such employee’s supervisor, other appropriate school personnel, law board policy administrative regulation, or department handbook, as are reasonably necessary to the efficient operation of the school system and its mission.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk, stand, and sit.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $32,873 to $44,243 SY

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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