Job Details
Job ID:5044536
Application Deadline:Posted until filled
Posted:Mar 18, 2025Starting Date:Immediately
Job Description
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must successfully pass a pre-employment Drug Test
Must be at least 21 years of age
Education/Certification
High school diploma or GED with at least 1-3 years related experience
Maine CDL w/ School Bus Endorsement
Associates degree or higher preferred
Knowledge and Experience
Experience in communicating with students, parents, and staff
Leadership experience a plus
JOB GOAL: To provide administrative support to the Director of Transportation; and maintain positive communications with members of the school community and public.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide confidential and administrative support to the Transportation Director; including but not limited to; annual scheduling of staff CPR/1st Aid Training, and annual Primary Student Safety Training.
Provides daily administrative support, such as payroll, forms and documents, assigning field trips, scheduling athletic trips, and other extracurricular activities needing transportation.
Responsible for AM Dispatching duties for the Transportation Department.
Work with principals, bus/van drivers, students, and parents regarding discipline or other issues.
Assists with the planning of school and summer bus routes; assists drivers with routing issues and corrections.
Record and maintain records for all transportation-related activities through electronic means.
Assist in the operation of the bus fleet by driving buses/vans whenever the Transportation Director deems it necessary.
Conform to all State laws and regulations regarding school transportation, whether driving a bus, preparing bus routes, or maintaining records.
Assist the Transportation Director in preparing all necessary, required reports for the Transportation Department.
Attends all mandatory in-service workshops and all safety-related meetings as directed by the Assistant Superintendent
Attends all meetings called by Transportation Director or District Leadership
12. Must successfully pass an annual physical exam
Performs other duties that may be reasonably requested from time-to-time by Transportation
Director
14. Drives School Bus or Van as needed in order to cover absences.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must have the ability to move between district locations and/or inside/outside the vehicle
Must have the ability to effectively communicate accurate information to staff and community members
Must have the ability to remain in a stationary position 50 percent of the time
Position Type:Full-time
Job Categories:
Support Staff > Transportation
Welcome to Windham Raymond School District, RSU#14
RSU 14 serves the beautiful Sebago Lakes communities of Windham and Raymond, which are located twenty minutes from Portland and thirty minutes from the cities of Lewiston/Auburn. The seven schools that comprise our district are dedicated to the success of all, including the 650 staff members and the 3300 students. Our school community hires only the most committed teaches who embrace the use of technology and 21st century teaching and learning standards to ensure the highest quality education. We seek to support, engage and develop high expectations for all students and staff members, and offer multiple opportunities for a rich and individualized educational experience. New and experienced teachers are provided multiple opportunities for professional growth, and partnerships with four local universities foster the belief that we are a community of learners. Consistently our students test above the state averages, exceed graduation rates and 86% of our students continue with post-secondary study.
Job Requirements
- OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to maintain a professional demeanor
Ability to effectively prioritize workload
Ability to work independently, create and maintain positive relations with school personnel and citizens, and to collaborate with the appropriate stakeholders to maintain high quality of services
Superior verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal skills required
Excellent computer skills and proficiency with a variety of platforms
Ability to learn appropriate dispatching policies and practices within a reasonable amount of time.
Ability to become familiar with District roads and learn about transportation equipment and student needs.
Ability to appropriately communicate with students, parents, District staff and members of the community.
Ability to exercise good judgment while working in a dynamic environment.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from students, parents or staff.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Ability to maintain accurate logs of daily events, bus assignments, route coverage, etc - At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
- Associate degree preferred.
- Citizenship, residency or work visa required
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