Primary Purpose

• To be responsible for all aspects of scheduling and coordinating field trips for the district (PreK-12) during the school year as well as during the summer.  The Field Trip Coordinator must also schedule buses/drivers required to transport athletic teams and all related auxiliaries.

Qualifications

Education/Certification

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Texas commercial driver’s license with passenger and school bus endorsements
• TEA school bus driver certification
• Must pass DPS physical examination annually

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Efficient typing/computer skills
• Good organizational and filing skills
• Ability to receive and give verbal instructions efficiently
• Knowledge of general office procedures
• Ability to complete required bus driver safety training
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Knowledge of student discipline procedure
• Ability to manage student behavior
• Ability to operate bus
• Demonstrated ability to enter and exit rear emergency door of bus

Experience

• Minimum of 4 years experience in school transportation

Major Responsibilities and Duties

1. Perform as school bus driver as needed.
2. Assist in maintaining driving records for all employees driving district vehicles.
3. Process all field trips for Pre-K-12 (including athletic teams and athletic related trips as well as Special Education field trips by scheduling, assigning and dispatching extracurricular trips.
4. Must be proficient in using Easy Bus, the software used to electronically process field trip requests
5. Must be capable of training sponsors/coaches/teachers in using the Easy Bus software to request buses for field trips.
6. Assist the Payroll Clerk with billing and paying drivers for extracurricular trips.
7. Assess the basic needs to accommodate each trip processed.
8. Coordinate communication pertaining to field trips.
9. Coordinate the posting of emergency trips for the district.
10. Maintain a system of rotation that provides all eligible drivers an opportunity to drive extra trips.
11. Maintain a field trip data base.
12. Enter trips into computer on a daily basis.
13. Prioritize the scheduling of trips so that as much advance notice as possible may be provided to drivers.
14. Contact the person(s) requesting a field trip immediately if a scheduling problem arises.
15. Oversee any driver needs for field trips.
16. Make recommendations to the Director of any “cost savings” that might result from combining groups who are traveling to the same destination.
17. Conduct a field trip in-service for drivers as needed.
18. Tract emergency trips.
19. Keep accurate records of all trips and drivers.
20. Serve as the emergency contact person on weekends when drivers transport students.
21. Knowledge of all Accident Response Procedures (e.g. dispatching police, ambulance, drug testing agency, notifying appropriate personnel; covering any remaining portion of the route; assisting in notifying parents of students on the bus).
22. Substitute for regular or special education dispatcher if needed.
23. Assist lead drivers and driver trainer as needed.
24. Assist receptionist as needed.
25. Have an established and maintain regular and reliable attendance records
26. Maintain confidentiality at all times.
27. Stay up-to-date professionally through the selection of quality staff development opportunities for personal growth.
28. Research district policy, precedent, and current practices prior to taking action.
29. Participate as an effective team member who contributes to district, department, and content goals.
30. Demonstrate integrity and ethics.
31. Display proficient levels of technology applications.
32. Utilize time wisely for effective management of job responsibilities.
33. Maintain punctuality in daily work times, appointments, and meetings.
34. Meet task completion deadlines established by supervisor.
35. Maintain friendly customer-service-driven interactions with all stakeholders, students, teachers, administrators, and co-workers.
36. Work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors to ensure that the goals of the school/department are met.
37. Maintain a positive and professional tone in all communication (email, written, verbal).
38. Perform other duties and accept other responsibilities as assigned.

Working Condition

Mental Demands

• Maintaining emotional control under stress
• Working around high noise levels
• Frequent interruptions

Physical Demand/Environmental Factors

• Continual sitting, reaching, and repetitive hand and arm motions
• Work outside and inside
• Moderate exposure to extreme temperatures and vehicle fumes

Days in Contract:  230

Hours:  8