Routing Coordinator

Routing Coordinator

Transportation - 549 N. Stapley

Mesa Public Schools is an award-winning district and voted Best Place to Work in Mesa. With over 9,000 employees, we are the largest school district in Arizona. Families have sent generations of students through our schools, as we are the premier educational choice in Arizona.

Base Rate:

$22.00

Performance Pay:

Available annually

New hire experience:

1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a ten-year maximum

New hire education:

1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position

Class/Calendar:

B23, 12 months

Hours:

Full-time (40 hours per week)

FSLA:

Non-Exempt

Benefits:

Vacation, sick leave, holidays, matched retirement, health and life insurance

OVERVIEW:

To create and maintain student transportation route schedules; and to serve as team leader, including training, for the routing and scheduling of student transportation to ensure the effective operation of student transportation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School education or equivalent
• Moderate proficiency in typing, with good accuracy; above average test battery
• Computer proficiency to include use of basic software applications (Word, Excel, etc)
• Ability to organize, analyze, and summarize large data sets; experience and proficiency in exporting/importing data between programs
• Experience with computerized bus routing software preferred
• Proven leadership abilities; ability to analyze and problem solve
• Knowledge of routing, mapping and scheduling
• Moderate understanding of computer networks and systems
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks and to meet deadlines while working with frequent interruptions and minimum supervision
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) including proper phone procedures; maintain confidentiality
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with district personnel of all levels
• Ability and willingness to work overtime including weekends as needed

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate all routing software programs to create and maintain student transportation bus route schedules
• Receive student and enrollment changes from Synergy for analysis and student bus transportation routing assignments
• Receive teacher and staff input regarding route or student issues for analysis and route adjustments
• Monitor school special schedules for analysis and route adjustments
• Coordinate route scheduling for special requirements including after school tutoring classes, summer school classes and programs; prepare and submit billing as appropriate
• Adhere to and enforce management guidelines for bus rider eligibility, open enrollment, walk zones, etc
• Support school staff on the utilization of the MapNet web site for bus rider and bus route information
• Analyze and create McKinney-Vento program student transportation routes and coordinate with other school districts as needed
• Analyze and create student transportation routes for special education students with door to door transportation; communicate Special Handling guidelines, seat type requirements, medical and behavior concerns, etc. when appropriate
• Maintain the underlying street map within the routing software to ensure adequate coverage for student transportation for Mesa Public Schools and applicable adjacent districts
• Establish and maintain student transportation route and rider records for accurate retrieval of data for reporting purposes, billing and audits to include McKinney-Vento, Medicaid and Unorganized Territory
• Prepare student transportation route and rider reports according to established schedules
• Create and maintain archive records of routing information
• Oversee student transportation routing staff, including training and utilization of personnel, for the routing and scheduling of student transportation; assist in the performance evaluation of routing personnel
• Regular and on-time attendance required
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the work unit
• Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities

SUPERVISION

Director, Transportation

Clerical test administered on line:

Once you submit your application, a link to our on-line test will be emailed to you.

Testing takes approximately 35 minutes. (Data Entry test -10 minutes)

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ORGANIZATION: The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, disability, age or marital status.