DISPATCHER - TRANSPORTATION

Position Type : Transportation

Transportation

Date Posted : 4 / 9 / 2024

4 / 9 / 2024

Location :

TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT

POSITION PURPOSE : The job of Dispatcher is established for the purpose of providing support within the student transportation services area with specific responsibilities for scheduling of regular and special education bus drivers;

coordinating the assignments of regularly scheduled routes, special events, field trips; and monitoring bus drivers' traffic and locations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Dispatches bus drivers and assigned substitute driver as needed for the purpose of ensuring that all routes are cover for the transportation of students.
• Informs school personnel and parents of practices (e.g. rules, regulations, laws, etc.) for the purpose of providing information for their follow-up action.
• Maintains a variety of manual and electronic documents files and records (e.g. student data, route changes, routing procedures, etc.

for the purpose of providing up-to-date information and / or historical reference in accordance with established administrative guidelines and legal requirements.

• Processes a variety of materials (e.g. field trip requests, route changes, etc.) for the purpose of updating and distributing information, authorizing action and / or complying with mandated requirements.
• Responds to inquiries from students, parents, and / or staff (e.g. stop locations, schedule, state regulated policies, etc.

for the purpose of providing the necessary information regarding transportation services.

• Schedules work assignments (e.g. field trips, band trips, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring completion of transportation routes in a timely manner.
• Expected to assist in covering routes including driving the school bus as needed.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES : Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal, Superintendent or other district office administrator as designated by the Superintendent.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Valid Driver's License and Evidence of Insurability
• Valid CDL or must obtain a CDL with the required endorsements and a school bus driver certification within 90 days of employment.

EXPERIENCE :

Job related experience is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.

Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff member shall :

• Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job.
• Sit, stand and walk for required periods of time.
• Speak and hear.
• Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision.
• Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
• Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, technology equipment, computers, and / or controls.

WORK PLACE EXPECTATIONS :

• Work effectively with and respond to diverse cultures or backgrounds.
• Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, and dress in a neat, clean and professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
• Have regular and punctual attendance.
• Follow all District policies, work procedures, and reasonable requests by the proper authorities.
• As an employee of Beaufort County School District, I am to adhere to confidentiality as directed by Federal, State and Local Laws / Regulations;

and in accordance with district administrative rules as it pertains to sensitive information, employee information and student information.

Failure to adhere to confidentiality may result in disciplinary actions, up to and including termination of employment.

REPORTS TO : Director of Transportation

DAYS PER YEAR : 260

SALARY CLASSIFICATION : Paid on the Classified Salary Schedule Level 106.

EMPLOYEE GROUP : Classified

APPLICATION PROCEDURES : Must apply online by completing a Classified application and adding this specific job to your online application.

FLSA STATUS : Non-Exempt EMPLOYEE'S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT :

1. I have reviewed the above position description and understand its contents.

2. I am aware that my position description may be revised or updated at any time and once notified of changes, I remain responsible for knowledge of its contents.

3. I hereby certify that I possess the physical and mental ability to fulfill the essential functions of the above position with or without reasonable accommodation(s).

If I require accommodation(s) in order to fulfill any or all of these functions, I agree to provide information to the District regarding the requested accommodation(s).

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Employee's Signature :

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THE BEAUFORT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER