Special Education Routing Assistant

Richmond County School System; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Richmond County School System is seeking a Special Education Routing Assistant in the Transportation Department. The role focuses on routing the safe and efficient transportation of Special Education students, ensuring up-to-date bus routes, stops, and driver directions.

The position requires a High School diploma (associate degree preferred) and a CDL eligibility within three months. Strong communication, organizational, and computer skills are essential for handling multiple routing tasks and

Qualifications

• High School education is required.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Possession of or willingness to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with endorsements within three months.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of school transportation operations, safety practices, and related business processes.
• Good oral and written communication and human relations skills.
• Basic computer skills and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Transportation Administrator in managing the routing program.
• Establish, enter, and maintain all bus routes and stops district-wide.
• Develop route rosters, maps, and directions for bus drivers.
• Meet with drivers to discuss updated routes and changes.
• Evaluate and recommend changes in routing processes and time frames.
• Serve as the primary contact with the routing software vendor.
• Keep current information on all routes on maps.
• Communicate routing information to parents, school administrators, and department personnel.
• Prepare forms for student load counts and summarize results for route planning.
• Organize and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.

Skills

Knowledge of school transportation

Oral and written communication

Basic computer skills

Interpersonal skills

ability to work under pressure

Education

High School education

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Reports To

Operations Manager of Routing Efficiency

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.