Student Transportation Coordinator

Coatesville Area School District; Thorndale (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Coatesville Area School District in Thorndale, PA seeks a Transportation Specialist to manage the district's student transportation system, ensuring safe and reliable service for all students.

Responsibilities include planning routes, coordinating schedules for regular and extracurricular activities, working with drivers and contractors, and ensuring compliance with all policies and regulations. Impeccable attention to detail and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Required Education: High School Diploma or GED, Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Required Skills and Knowledge: General knowledge of the geographic area of the Coatesville Area School District and administrative and supervisory skills.
• Must be detail oriented and accurate in work.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and speech with all stakeholders.
• Ability to respond effectively to complaints from customers and regulatory agencies.
• Able to work with large amounts of data and report on it.
• Ability to work extended hours or irregular hours.
• Ability to use sound judgment to resolve conflicts and solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Independently plans, develops, evaluates, and maintains efficient student transportation routes and stops for all public and non-public school students in accordance with District policies, state regulations, student needs, and operational requirements.
• Analyzes student transportation needs and adjusts bus routes and stops to promote safe, efficient, and cost-effective transportation services.
• Develops and maintains transportation schedules that coordinate school starting and dismissal times, transportation availability, student needs, and other considerations.
• Plans and coordinates transportation schedules for after-school activities, athletics, field trips, and other events.
• Evaluates transportation requests and determines appropriate transportation arrangements.
• Reviews and approves or denies requests for the use of District-contracted transportation vehicles.
• Coordinates transportation services with District administrators, school personnel, transportation contractors, drivers, parents, students, and the community.
• Participates in recruitment, screening, and selection for bus drivers employed by transportation contractors.
• Coordinates CDL training and Pennsylvania school bus driver certification processes.
• Interprets and applies federal, state, and local transportation requirements and District policies.
• Exercises independent judgment in resolving transportation issues and knows when to escalate.
• Investigates and resolves transportation concerns involving routes, stops, and service disruptions.
• Communicates professionally with parents, residents, students, and stakeholders regarding transportation services.

Skills

Administrative and supervisory skills

Communication skills

Data handling

Attention to detail

Flexibility to work extended hours

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Coatesville Area School District in Thorndale, PA seeks a Transportation Specialist to manage the district's student transportation system, ensuring safe and reliable service for all students.

Responsibilities include planning routes, coordinating schedules for regular and extracurricular activities, working with drivers and contractors, and ensuring compliance with all policies and regulations. Impeccable attention to detail and strong communication are essential.