The posting
Job Description
Performs a variety of administrative and operational duties supporting the transportation of students during the school year and summer months. Assists in the development, implementation, and maintenance of bus routes. Provides advice and guidance to school administrators, bus drivers, and others regarding transportation matters. Operates school buses to transport students. Performs other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
- Assigns necessary staff required to fill vacancies and absentee personnel to insure full coverage of all bus routes. Continuously monitor employee absences and call outs to ensure AM, midday, and PM routes are covered.
- Assists in the development and implementation of bus routes to ensure appropriate route planning, bus stop placement, and bus capacity. Plans safe and efficient bus routes based upon knowledge, on-site inspection, and/or input from drivers and administrators.
- Collaborates with the Routing Technician in assigning students to appropriate bus stops and determining the need for and placement of additional bus stops. Develops and maintains routes for alternative transportation including special needs, displaced, and ESOL students. Updates bus routes as enrollment changes. Advises school personnel and transportation staff of route updates. Ensures that updated route sheets are provided to drivers and attendants.
- Develops unique bus routes for summer programs of site and program recommendations from the Offices of Facilities and Special Education.
- Works with Assistant Principals to implement transportation changes. Provides advice and guidance to school administrators, bus drivers, and others regarding transportation matters. Works with Assistant Principals to implement transportation changes and schedules school bus evacuation drills. Coordinates early dismissal, including scheduled and emergency closures.
- Assists the Senior Operations Supervisor and Field Representative to visit schools and field sites in order to investigate and resolve transportation related concerns. Serves as a liaison with school administrators, drivers, parents, attendants, and other school personnel. Coordinates with bus drivers, school principals and area transportation supervisors to resolve serious problems.
- Represents the Office of Transportation in meetings and participates in transportation activities as required. Communicates with school administrators, drivers, parents, attendants, and other school personnel.
- Responds to school bus accidents and breakdowns to provide support to the area. Coordinates emergency procedures and notifies appropriate personnel. Provides support to the Senior Operations Supervisor, Field Representative, and the Area Dispatcher.
- Serves as a mentor to newly assigned personnel. Advises/recommends personnel training needs to management. Monitors time and mileage reports for accuracy. Prepares reports.
- Assists the Senior Operations Supervisor by pulling video player hard drives from buses in order to download and archive school requested videos. Monitors the Automated Vehicle Location system as necessary to check school and bus stop times.
- Operates school buses in compliance with established guidelines as required. Adheres to established schedules to safely pick up, transport, and discharge students and staff. Maintains student discipline on the bus.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Training, and Experience:
- Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent. Three years of experience in the transportation of children.
- College coursework is preferred.
Licenses and Certifications
- Possession of a valid commercial, class B Maryland driver's license or an equivalent. (The license may require certain endorsements and/or the absence of certain restrictions.)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of transporting children. Knowledge of the operation of school buses. Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures. Knowledge of personal computers and office software applications. Knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Student Information System, Route Finder Pro, and any other software applications that may be necessary to complete the duties of the position.
- Skill in the operation of school buses. Skill in reviewing and preparing reports. Skill in analyzing transportation issues. Skill in reading maps and route sheets. Skill in communicating. Skill in mentoring other employees.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to maintain confidential information.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
- Work requires physical labor in the operation of vehicles and travel throughout the Baltimore Metropolitan area, under a variety of weather and road conditions and topography. Work includes prolonged periods of sitting, lifting students, climbing on and off buses, using foot controls to operate gas and brake pedals, and pushing manual door openers. Work includes the operation of office equipment, including personal computers.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Persons appointed to this class must be physically qualified to drive a commercial motor vehicle in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations and must remain physically qualified to operate such vehicles throughout their employment. Persons holding a commercial driver’s license (CDL) are subject to alcohol and drug testing in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations and Board of Education policy.
Persons appointed to this classification are designated as Essential-As-Needed Personnel and are required to work when schools and/or offices are closed during adverse weather conditions or any other emergency when contacted and directed to do so.
This class specification defines the types of duties and level of difficulty of work required of positions in this title. It shall not be held to exclude duties not mentioned nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.
Citizenship, residency, or work VISA in United States required.
SALARY: Grade 08 on the AFSCME pay scale. Hourly rates range from $24.28 to $36.58.
Visit the BCPS Office of Payroll website for additional information on pay scales, other compensation and leave accruals at https://www.bcps.org/fiscalservices/payroll.
OTHER COMPENSATION: This position may also be eligible for shift differential and longevity as per the AFSCME Master Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding. Visit the BCPS website for additional information at https://www.bcps.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=2828&pageId=69996497.
FLSA: Non-Exempt
RETIREMENT: This position is eligible for the Baltimore County Employees’ Retirement System.
BENEFITS: BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans. Other benefits include paid holidays, sick, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves. All new hires will attend a benefits meeting upon hire.
Visit the BCPS website for additional information about benefit plans for BCPS employees at https://www.bcps.org/hr/compliance/benefits_and_retirement
Application Instructions Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below.
- Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Information on your resume and application must match. This information is necessary for salary determination should you receive an offer of employment.
- Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc. will not be accepted.
- Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment. Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application may result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be the only document considered in determining your qualifications for a position.
- You MUST attach your unofficial transcript(s) or license(s) to your application if applying for a position as a teacher or position which requires Licensure/Certification.
Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education:
- Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications, and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant’s major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable only at the application stage. Official transcripts must be provided only after you have accepted a contingent offer.
- Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education may result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with your application.
Proof of Degree Equivalency:
- Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from a MSDE approved Foreign Transcript Evaluation Agency. This information is located on the MSDE website at https://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/DEE/Certification/Foreign-Transcript-Evaluation-Agencies.aspx
Pre-Employment Requirements:
- All people employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109.
TiErra Johnson
HR Analyst - Office of Staffing – Supporting Grounds & Transportation
Baltimore County Public Schools
