Field Coordinator - Liberty County School District

FLSA:  Exempt

Work Year:  240 Days

Job Goal: The Field Coordinator supervises daily operations in the field with stakeholders and staff; conducts bus driver (monitor-SPED) training and evaluations and contributes to the operational success of the Transportation Department.

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Educational Level: High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor Degree preferred.

2. Certification/License Required: Valid CDL License with P, S, and Air Brake endorsement or the ability to receive the license within six months.

3. Experience: 2 years of experience in pupil transportation or a related field; 1 year supervisory experience preferred.

4. Physical Activities: Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities; ability to pass yearly DOT physical.

5. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Written and oral communication; basic computer skills including but not limited to Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; excellent driving record; leadership; working knowledge of GPS/AVL software.

6. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board or Superintendent of Schools find appropriate and acceptable.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance; work hours may vary during the school year.
2. Conducts performance evaluation of bus drivers based on appropriate documentation and observation.
3. Conducts evaluation of bus monitors on Special Education buses. (SPED assignment)
4. Implements and coordinates the Safe Rider Program in the local School.
5. Investigates routing problems at the direction of the Supervisor and offers solutions.
6. Plans, assigns, and distributes routes to drivers and/or schools in assigned cluster at direction of Supervisor.
7. Ensures driver accomplishment of route and schedules (daily job performance).
8. Recommends probable cause drug/alcohol testing for school bus drivers and/or school bus monitors to Supervisor.
9. Verifies time submitted by drivers and/or monitors for payroll.
10. Coordinates and assists dispatch with backup or substitute drivers. (Requires on-standby status at establish report time).
11. Conducts safety meetings under direction of Supervisor.
12. Attends meetings as requested by Supervisor and Transportation or School Administrators.
13. Acts as liaison between local school administrators and drivers.
14. Keeps updated with knowledge of Federal, State, and Board of Education law, regulations, and policies.
15. Serves as back up for bus accident investigations and processing.
16. Conduct Weather Watch checking road conditions in inclement weather.
17. Distributes field trip assignments and confirms acceptance of trip.
18. Assists with annual Road-E-O and DPS bus inspection as needed.
19. Provides instruction in proper use and handling of all Transportation vehicles and equipment.
20. Maintains a current CDL license and endorsements to be able to drive a bus on an as needed basis.
21. Assists with field and video bus investigations on student behavior.
22. Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate supervisor.

Physical Requirements:
Able to perform routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities including:
Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds as needed to move objects.

Terms of Employment:
Salary shall be paid consistent on the System’s approved salary schedule. Length of work year and hours of employment shall be established by the system.

Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated by the Director of Transportation.