Orangeburg, South Carolina
North Augusta, South Carolina
Posted: 16-Jul-26
Location: Lexington, South Carolina
Type: Full Time
Salary: $88,415-$147,417
Categories:
Salary Details:
Required Education:
Internal Number: 7064
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Position Title: Transportation Coordinator
Department: Transportation
Reports To: Executive Director, Student Services
FLSA Status: Exempt
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QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
- Must earn South Carolina school bus driver's certificate and commercial driver's license within 60 days of start date
- Must have current government issued identification
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
8 Hours/230 Days
Administrative Salary Schedule (Group E)
The terms of employment detailed in this job description are based on full time employment during the school year. Conditions of employment adjusted for part time employees or individuals who are hired for less than an entire school year.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Under limited supervision of the Director of Transportation, assumes a key role in maintaining a safe, smooth and efficient operation of the school bus transportation system.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Supports and upholds the mission, vision and strategic goals of Lexington County School District One towards increased outcomes for students.
- Interacts, communicates and collaborates with all stakeholders effectively.
- Establishes a safe, supportive, positive and productive working and learning environment.
- Operates general office and technology equipment needed for daily activities.
- Maintains confidentiality regarding all employee and student information.
- Requests and maintains materials needed for daily responsibilities and essential functions; provides for safe storage and proper use of all tools, equipment and materials.
- Assumes responsibility for the administration of the school bus transportation system in the absence of the director of transportation.
- Assists the director of transportation in promoting school bus safety to drivers, students, parents, and the general public.
- Assists in the supervision of the overall school bus transportation system.
- Assists the director of transportation in all matters regarding bus drivers including recruitment selection, employment and dismissal.
- Assists in compiling and maintaining accurate monthly and yearly reports pertaining to the transportation system.
- Assists in the proposed routing of all school buses in the attendance area.
- Assumes responsibility for making identified route descriptions are kept up-to-date and spot maps are created when needed.
- Assists in supervising the activities of bus drivers such as planning routes, providing instruction, guidance and training.
- Supervises assigned members of the Transportation department.
- Interviews and recommends employees for hire in accordance with human resources practices and Board policies.
- Supervisor over the Remedial Training and Training Division.
- Establishes a safe, supportive, positive and productive working and learning environment.
- Participates in all professional meetings, conferences, and training sessions as required.
- Effectively uses personal computing devices and software applications as applicable for the positions.
- Demonstrates appropriate use, care and safe operation of materials, tools and equipment.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
Assists with budgetary responsibility as assigned by the Director of Transportation. Supervises bus drivers and staff as assigned.
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Lexington County School District One Board policies. Must be able to access reliable transportation.
Personal computer experience required. Strong knowledge of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheets, electronic file management, the internet, and reporting and presentation software. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community. Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication. Ability to apply knowledge and current research and theory. Ability to organize and implement a flexible work schedule in order to meet reporting deadlines. Ability to self-monitor and manage multiple tasks while working individually and with members of a group. Ability to submit all requested reports and documentation in a timely manner and in accordance with scheduled deadlines. Some extended hours and multiple demands from several people are frequently required of the employee. Computer literacy required.
Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and activities of the school district which pertain to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Knowledge of school policies, procedures, and operations. Ability to demonstrate proper maintenance, safe operation, and utilization of equipment, materials, and supplies used in daily activities. Ability to maintain high standards of accuracy in exercising duties. Ability to anticipate work to be completed and to complete work without the need for direct supervision. Ability to maintain confidentiality of employee and student records and information. Ability to interact and communicate in an effective and professional manner with supervisors, co-workers, teachers, students, and the general public.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds such as boxes of materials. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as furniture or boxes of materials. Physical demands are restricted to work requiring occasional lifting/moving of items weighing up to fifty pounds and successful completion of the Physical Performance Test as mandated by the State Department of Education.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, listen and/or reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision. Occasionally the position requires the employee to work irregular or extended hours. Duties of the job require frequent use of a computer monitor and related equipment.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment for this position varies. The noise level in this environment is quiet to loud depending upon the activity in the particular part of the day.
Conducts duties primarily in an office environment with no significant exposure to environmental conditions. Occasional local travel is required; no overnight travel required. Job requires the operation of a school bus.
EVALUATION:
Performance of this job is evaluated annually according to Board Policy.
DISCLAIMER STATEMENT:
The information contained in this job-description is intended for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY:
Lexington County School District One is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all students, parents/legal guardians, staff, visitors, personnel and community members who participate or seek to participate in its programs or activities. Therefore, the district does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or any related medical conditions), color, disability, age, genetic information, national origin, or any other applicable status protected by local, state, or federal law.
The district will use the grievance procedures set forth in policy to process complaints based on alleged violations of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act of 1963; the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008; and Titles I and II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
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