Job Goal/Primary Purpose:

The primary purpose of this position is to provide administrative support, transportation planning, and safety coordination for the school district's transportation operations.

Minimum Qualifications:

Including Training, Education, & Experience:

Minimum of High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Valid State of Maine Criminal History Records Check approval.
Experience in use of a variety of technology, including dispatching and scheduling preferred.
Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups, including parents, and various school and department staff.
Knowledge of bus standards and repair and maintenance procedures or willingness to learn..
Valid Maine driver’s license.

Essential Functions (Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities):

Administrative Duties:

Monitor and document bus operator check-ins for A.M./midday/P.M. runs
Utilize the master schedule of all trips, early dismissals and leaves to support daily dispatch functions
Use computer application software for tracking and recordkeeping
Clerical duties as assigned
Perform verbal transmissions in a clear, calm and concise manner
Forward route, safety, and student behavior concerns to Transportation Director/Supervisor

Transportation Planning & Coordination:

Assist in the implementation of school transportation policies, state/federal laws
Use BusRight to plan and organize regular routes, field trips, extracurricular activities
Work with Transportation Director/Supervisor to adjust daily driver/aide assignments
Transmit route information to unassigned regular and substitute drivers

Safety & Training:

Help facilitate required inspections and driver training programs
Assist in emergency evacuation drills and safety training for schools and buses
Obtain and relay factual information to assist bus operators in emergency situations

Other Responsibilities

Maintain positive and effective communication with school personnel and students.
Participate in meetings as requested by the Transportation Director in reference to student transportation or transportation staff.
Performs other tasks relevant to the Transportation department as assigned by the Transportation Director.

Compensation and Terms of Employment: Salary and work year determined by the Superintendent.

Note: This job description reflects the general requirements necessary to describe this job’s functions and responsibilities and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

Equal Opportunity

The Saco School Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district shall actively work to ensure that the staff and administrator workforce reflects the student body's diversity.

The School Department's selection will be based on those with the highest capabilities, the most vital commitment to quality education, and the greatest probability of effectively implementing the learning program. Therefore, selections will be made without consideration on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, marital status, disability or genetic information, and any other state or federal prohibitions. For the purpose of this policy, "sexual orientation" means a person's actual or perceived heterosexuality, bisexuality, homosexuality, or gender identity or expression.

Criminal Background Check

All employees of Maine schools must be fingerprinted for a criminal history background check. Please create a Department of Education log-in and make an appointment for a fingerprinting appointment at https://www.maine.gov/doe/cert/fingerprinting

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