Job Description
PRIMARY PURPOSE: Communicate and coordinate with bus operators, parents, and campus administrators to ensure prompt, efficient responses for disciplinary and medical alert information QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Education/Certification High School Diploma or GED Valid Texas Commercial Driver’s License with P & S Endorsements Valid Texas School Bus Driver Certificate Acceptable Driving Record, as determined by DPS & Director of Logistics Ability to maintain DOT Medical Examiner’s Certification Minimum Experience Three years experience as a certified Tomball ISD Bus Driver Skilled in operating personal computers and software applications including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint), 247 Security camera system, GPS system, and databases Skilled in organizing and maintaining records, and analyzing data pertaining to student management Skilled in identifying patterns and trends, and drawing conclusions Skilled in composing reports and correspondence Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others Skilled in communicating effectively, both orally and in writing Ability to work varied shifts Ability to make and enforce quick decisions under pressure and in unforeseen circumstances Special Knowledge/Skills Must possess a strong understanding of and demonstrated ability with student management Must be knowledgeable and able to teach effective strategies in student management Requires the ability to read a variety of informational documentation, directions, instructions, methods, and procedures related to the job of Student Management Coordinator Requires the ability to write reports, policies, and procedures with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar Requires the ability to record and deliver information to supervisors and officials; explain procedures and policies; and follow verbal and written instructions, guidelines, and objectives Requires the ability to deal with people (i.e. staff, supervisors, general public, and officials) beyond giving and receiving instructions such as in interpreting departmental policies and procedures Must be adaptable to performing under considerable stress when confronted with an emergency A regular and dependable level of attendance is an essential function for this position MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Communicate with campuses for the most current medical alerts on students, and maintain updates for routes Coordinate and maintain records of student registration, release, and seating assignments Coordinate with bus operators to view bus videos in a timely manner Review bus videos with drivers to clarify student actions Assist bus operators with student safety reports and video footage Assist with and recommend to bus operators various techniques of maintaining effective discipline on buses Maintain a file on each route’s safety reports and consequences Collect and compile previous safety reports and journal entries on students to effectively communicate with campus administrators for consequences (removals/suspensions/warnings, etc) Assist in meeting with principals, parents, and students to resolve discipline issues Make & return phone calls to parents Prepare and maintain updates for teaching student management techniques to bus operators Teach Student Management Course to new-hires as required Train drivers to use Smart Tag Assign tablets to drivers Go on the road to assist drivers during route “shut-downs” Assist Director and Supervisors of Logistics as necessary Assist Dispatch with overflow calls, breaks, and be available to substitute Remain available to substitute-drive as necessary EQUIPMENT USAGE: Radio and telephone communications, computer, printer, fax, copier, bus video system, fueling system, smart tag, fire extinguisher, reflectors, bus evacuation, and special needs equipment, wheelchair lift (manual & electric) WORKING CONDITIONS: Sitting, bending, twisting, climbing stairs Long hours on the computer Seasonal weather environment Subject to inclement weather conditions