Transportation Specialist

2 months ago

Akron, Ohio, United States ohio department of education Full time

Posting Opens July 19, 2024 Posting Closes July 29, 2024

The Akron Board of Education announces an opening for a Transportation Specialist, Job Code 258, Time Schedule Days), Salary Range TBD. Collective Bargaining Unit - none. This is a School Employees Retirement System position.

Application must be made electronically through

Please upload a letter of interest, resume and a current copy of appropriate license/certification, in addition to completing the online application. The Superintendent reserves the right to either keep the position open until suitable applicants are found or to cancel and repost the position with such changes as may be deemed appropriate. If you have any questions about the position, please contact Justin Miller, Coordinator of Transportation Services, or the Department of Human Capital,

QUALIFICATIONS

Required
  • Valid State of Ohio driver's license
  • One year of transportation experience.
Desired
  • Associates degree;
  • State of Ohio license Class A or B CDL with S & P endorsement;
  • 5 years' computerized transportation routing experience with data input analysis.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
  • Reports to the Coordinator of Transportation Services and/or Transportation Manager;
  • Sets up all student transportation routes and maintains route books;
  • Assists the Coordinator of Transportation and/or Transportation Manager in the preparation and submittal of annual transportation resolutions for approval by the Board of Education;
  • Compiles information required for state reports;
  • Plans, prepares and coordinates routes and other pertinent data related to the safe transportation of students, including trip mapping requirements;
  • Researches transportation eligibility status of students, confers with parents, drivers, aides, schools and other administrative departments to set up routes and resolve problems;
  • Verifies all routes and performs mileage checks for accuracy;
  • Investigates route complaints;
  • Provides assistance in the setup and maintenance of student attendance zones;
  • Coordinates, evaluates, maintains and implements routing software and hardware for Transportation Services;
  • Serves as the primary liaison with schools (public and non-public) and Technology Services for maintaining concurrent and consistent student data required for routing;
  • Assists in the development and implementation of annual in-service training and inspections, including vans;
  • Updates the department handbooks, including Independent Contractors Handbook;
  • Responsible to attend meetings, in-services, and training programs as related to the position held;
  • Responsible for accurate and timely record-keeping and reports, as required;
  • Answer district radio communications and additional phone lines during peak hours;
  • Responsible to work cooperatively and effectively with members of the public, other employees, related public agency staff, community business and service providers;
  • Maintain confidentiality within the office area;
  • Perform other duties assigned by the Coordinator of Transportation and/or Transportation Manager.

If you require any special services (such as interpreter, braille or large print, or wheelchair-accessible accommodations) covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Public Law , Section 102, please call the Department of Human Capital at If you are using a TTY/TTD, please call the Ohio Relay Service,

Akron Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry or genetic information (collectively, "Protected Classes").

Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

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