Transportation Administrative Support Specialist

ANDERSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

School District Number Five

Anderson , South Carolina

QUALIFICATIONS : At least 21 years of age and in good physical condition

Technical Degree in computer related field or equivalent job

related experience preferred

Minimum of three years experience in data entry preferred

Demonstrates a strong knowledge of and experience with

Windows desktop operating system, as well as MS Office Suite

Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)

Ability to operate standard office machines and equipment

Demonstrates proficiency in written and oral communications

Strong organizational skills and the ability to establish priorities

Professional demeanor and an ability to interact with all levels of

management, office staff, and bus drivers

Must be self-motivated with strong work ethics, people skills,

dependable, and able to handle confidentially sensitive material and records

Must be able to think quickly on their feet and work well in a fast-

paced environment with minimal supervision

Must hold and obtain South Carolina bus driver’s certification

Must hold and obtain Commercial Driver’s License with a safe driving record, Third Party Tester Certification, and State School Bus Classroom Instructor Certification

REPORTS TO : Director of Transportation

SUPERVISES : None

JOB GOAL : Through training and monitoring of drivers, provide the safest transportation available. By providing student training, increase safety awareness of all bus passengers and school personnel.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Coordinates and conducts CDL and State Certification Training and Testing
• Coordinates safety and assertive discipline training for drivers
• Compiles and maintains certification records for bus drivers
• Compiles and maintains accident statistics
• Organizes and maintains confidential files and records
• Enters Transportation data into Powerschool
• Maintains Transportation Routing and GPS programs (TransFinder and Teldio)
• Work with schools on the Transportation software
• Answers telephones and radios in a timely manner
• Assists with preparation for in-service meetings
• Assists supervisors with distribution of current copies of route descriptions
• Drives daily schedule on regular and / or Special Needs routes when needed
• Drives district activity buses for random drug testing, education, and athletic field trips

when needed

• Keeps to assigned schedule
• Observes all mandatory safety regulations for school and activity buses
• Obeys all traffic laws
• Reports accidents and mechanical defects and completes required reports
• Informs the Director of Transportation of all accidents and mechanical breakdowns
• Works cooperatively with other departments and personnel
• Promotes good public relations through professional and ethical execution of job

responsibilities

• Participates in staff development programs
• Performs other duties as directed

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT : 240 days. Salary to be determined by the salary

schedule established by the Board

EVALUATION : Evaluation instrument attached