Job Description

Dispatcher/Router

Reports to: Director of Transportation

Term: 52 weeks per year, 8 hours per day

General Description


The Dispatcher/Router is responsible for maintaining and operating school bus routes for all District students and buildings. Coordinates and evaluates transportation needs for regular and special education students in order to produce safe and efficient school bus route planning and scheduling. Acts as a transportation liaison and coordinates transportation needs and information between parents/guardians, schools, and school bus drivers.

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

Develops and maintains all school bus routes, including any and all field trips, summer school and special circumstances, etc., to ensure safe and efficient routes. Maintain office services which include answering and directing telephone calls and radio dispatch and incoming visitors Assists transportation staff in handling necessary paperwork and communicating with district personnel ? Maintains records and logs of all driver activities in order to track daily routes assigned. Oversees extra-duty routes and assignments to ensure consistency with the MCCA/MCAS contract language and / applicable district policies Provides to the Director of Transportation an analysis of routes and driver assignments to review for possible consolidation and improvement Maintains log of auxiliary district vehicles including assignment to staff Liaison with other School Corporations when it pertains to transportation needs of students in specific and special circumstances (i.e.: McKinney Vento, etc.) Provide assistance, as needed to the Office and Finance Manager with regards to Human Resources, Finance and Payroll items Responsible for assigning transportation specific keys (i.e. bus keys, gate, etc.) and Corporation gas cards Handles all incoming dispatch calls from Corporation school buses during normal work day ? Participate in department committees as necessary Other duties as assigned by the Director of Transportation

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent Strong technology skills; ability to use basic office software and working knowledge with a commitment to become an expert in transportation specific technology (i.e. Versatrans, GPS software, etc.) Knowledge of Power Schools and District software, preferred Previous experience working in a school transportation environment, preferred Basic understanding of transportation department operations Previous supervisory experience desired; supervisory experience in transportation department setting is preferred Working knowledge of state laws and district policies and guidelines related to transportation ? Effective problem solving skills and ability to work on complex and often confidential problems requiring discretion and sound, independent decision-making Strong customer service orientation and excellent verbal and written communication skills including maintaining a professional behavior at all times while communicating and working with other department staff; district staff; parents and community partners Excellent work habits and attendance record with a commitment to meet deadlines and to meet the needs of MCAS students and staff Be proactive, attentive and responsive, as the situation deems
Salary and Benefits

Payment Type:

Benefits: Per Staff and Administrator Handbook

The Michigan City Area Schools does not discriminate on the basis of the Protected Classes of race, color, national origin, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, or genetic information, which are classes protected by Federal and/or State law (collectively, "Protected Classes"). This includes the Corporation's employment opportunities, programs, and/or activities, or, if initially occurring off Corporation grounds or outside the Corporation's employment opportunities, programs and activities, affecting the Corporation's environment. For further information, clarification, or complaint, please contact the MCAS School Administration, 408 S. Carroll Avenue, Michigan City, Indiana 46360 at (219) 873-2000 for Title IX (gender equity related issues); or Special Education Director , 408 S. Carroll Avenue, Michigan City, Indiana 46360 at (219) 873-2000 for Section 504 (non-discrimination/disability issues and Americans with Disabilities). Any other information concerning the above policies may be obtained by contacting the Superintendent, Dr. Barbara Eason-Watkins, 408 S. Carroll Ave., Michigan City, Indiana 46360 at (219) 873-2000.