Transportation Router

TRANSPORTATION; Bothell (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Northshore School District is seeking a Transportation Coordinator to develop and maintain district bus routes for various programs, coordinating drivers and buses per labor contracts. Responsibilities include creating safe and efficient routes, handling communications with parents, drivers, and administrators, and supporting state revenue and reporting requirements.

The role emphasizes routing software management, alignment with seniority bidding, and regular collaboration with the

Qualifications

• Experience developing and maintaining district bus routes for students.
• Familiarity with labor contracts and seniority bidding procedures.
• Ability to coordinate drivers, radios/phone communications, and communicate with parents, drivers, and administrators.

Responsibilities

• Ensure student transportation routes are covered daily and drivers are matched to routes.
• Set up routes for basic, special education, shuttles, and field trips.
• Coordinate with Business Analyst for state ridership reports, attendance, payroll, and fiscal activities.
• Discuss and resolve transportation problems with parents, drivers, and administrators.
• Manage routing software and maximize efficient use of routes, stops, and boundaries.

Skills

Route optimization

Driver coordination

Communication skills

State compliance

Tools

Routing software

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Thank you for your interest in a career with us! The Northshore School District is committed to a diverse workforce that reflects our students and our community, one that embraces and models equity and cultural competency.

Job Summary: This position develops and maintains district bus routes which includes; basic education, special education, pre-vocational, shuttles, field trips, kindergarten and head start. Coordinates and assigns drivers with buses in accordance with labor contract for all student transportation. Responsibilities include developing safe & efficient routes, applying fiscal concepts, maximizing state revenue, coordinating and contacting drivers by radio and/or telephone and communicating with parents, drivers, and administrators.

Duties and Responsibilities:

This list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary in consultation with the employee(s) involved.

• Ensure that all student transportation routes are covered each day. Match drivers to routes based on seniority list; ensure seniority bidding procedures are followed.
• Set up basic and special education routes for morning and afternoon transportation, including shuttles and head start.
• Assign properly equipped buses based on special needs of students being transported. Review equipment needs and make recommendations; coordinate extra trips such as field and athletic trips.
• Coordinate assignment of bus drivers based on student needs and the most economic and efficient routes.
• Set up regular and special education routes for summer school.
• Coordinate with the Business Analyst to compile information for state ridership reports, attendance and trips, payroll, and other fiscal activities.
• Coordinate with the Transportation Manager on all audit compliance issues and concerns.
• Communicate with parents, drivers, and school administrators regarding student conduct and transportation problems; resolve and/or refer problems as appropriate.
• Prepare and distribute a variety of routing information such as master schedules, driver information, maps, and other items as required.
• Provide instruction to substitute drivers. Cover vacancies of regular runs created by sickness or emergency leaves.
• Contact authorities when law enforcement or medical assistance is required. May investigate accidents; arrange for emergency transportation in the event of an accident or breakdown; and communicate with mechanics concerning equipment damage or breakdown.
• Understand, maintain, and manage the district's routing software program and use the information to build the district's bus routes, stops, and boundaries. This includes maximizing the efficient use of the software program in conjunction with State of Washington apportionment. Responsible for building, maintaining and managing the software reporting system.
• Manage driver discipline issues in conjunction with supervisor. Assess driver's ability to carry out assignments including skill, knowledge, and experience.
• Assist with driver training, evaluations, drug and alcohol testing.
• May be required to operate a school bus as needed to support transportation operations.
• Coordinate with the mechanic staff on equipment use and Washington