Transportation Paraprofessional

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Job Title: - 26-27 Transportation Paraprofessional - Basic Function: - Enable safe and efficient transportation for student/staff riders through efficient office operations, policies, and procedures. - Facilitate the flow of information among the public, school, and departmental sectors, thereby minimizing communication errors. - Enhance the efficient orderly and business-like operations of the Transportation Department on a daily basis. - General Characteristics: - Minimum Qualifications: - High School Diploma - Personality and Communication Skills: Adaptable to Public Relations - Knowledge of Computer and Windows Software - Ability to set-up and maintain paper-less filing systems - Record and Accounting Skills - Type Speed and Accuracy - Ability to make decisions and do the necessary follow-up - Ability to react effectively in crisis and «can't make this stuff up» scenarios - Desirable Qualifications: - Secretarial Experience and Transportation Dispatch - School District (Transportation) Experience Preferred - Knowledge of DCSD Roads, Streets, and Boundaries - Knowledge of DCSD and Transportation Department Operations, Policies, and Procedures - Position Responsibilities: - Able to meet all requirements of the Departments of Education and Transportation. - Required participation in employee drug and alcohol testing program (DCSD Policy #7112). - Provide for the safe transportation of students/staff free of bullying and harassment. - Ability to meet the needs of students with/without disabilities (supervision and discipline). - Supervise and dispatch effectively and efficiently personnel and vehicles assigned to the buildings & grounds, Transportation Departments, and Schools. - Responsible for notifying and maintaining records of state certification for school bus drivers (CDL-B, DOT Physicals, and Authorizations). - Responsible for accident reports, background checks, incident reports, Medicaid forms, pre-trip inspection cards (PTI), stop-arm violation forms, and workers' compensation forms. - Responsible for notifying and collecting pay-ride fees from families and maintaining database. - In vehicular emergency situations acts as a liaison between City/County 911 Dispatch, Emergency Personnel, Transportation Department Staff Members, and Superintendent's Office. - Answer department telephone and screen and/or route calls to appropriate personnel. - Act as a liaison with families and school personnel for complaints and special requests. - Apply knowledge of software applications: Frontline (AESOP); OnScreen (GPS); Infinite Campus (Student Management); TimeClockPlus (Payroll); Traversa (Routing/Planning), IVisions, InTouch etc. - Assume responsibility for assigned reports, correspondences, telephone, and radio communications. - Assist in the development and maintenance of record systems for all bus routes, employees, student rosters, parts inventory, tool inventory, personnel files, and drug & alcohol testing files. - Assist with transportation budgeting, accounting, state and federal reports (annual reports, non-public reimbursements, special education reimbursements, etc.). - Acquire and maintain a current knowledge of all DCSD roads, streets, and school boundaries. - Assist in the re-routing of vehicles in emergency situations and/or when weather and roadway conditions warrant re-routing. - Perform such additional duties as may be requested by the Transportation Manager. - Demonstrate a commitment to multicultural, gender fair policies and practices.