Bus Router / Dispatcher

Ypsilanti Community Schools
Transportation Department
 
Position Title:       Bus Router / Dispatcher
Building:                District-Wide
Reports to:            Transportation Director  and/or designee
Hourly Rate:         Commensurate with experience
 
District Description:
Ypsilanti Community Schools is a small urban district conveniently centered around the major freeways (I-94 & US-23) within 5 minutes of Eastern Michigan University, 15 minutes from the University of Michigan. We have approximately 3,900 students, 3 Early Childhood Learning Centers, 1 International Baccalaureate with Prek-5, 3 Elementary buildings, 1 Middle School, and 1 High School which features 2 programs within the building STEM and AC Tech, and 1 Alternative Education building (ACCE). YCS is a systemic reconfiguration Blueprint District which aims to dramatic improve student learning in short amount of time anchoring a culture of collective responsibility that is collegial, collaborative, and professional. It aims to ground a safe orderly and respectful environment for all students that promotes excellence.
 
Position Description:
To transport students to and from school and other sites within designated route(s) and to ensure the safety of the student passengers while in a school vehicle. Employees in this classification receive general supervision within a framework of standard policies and procedures. This job class is responsible for designing the bus routes and activity of field trips.
 
Qualifications:

1. Possess a valid Michigan CDL License
2. Knowledge of first aid
3. Ability to pass a DOT physical
4. Ability to pass a DOT drug and alcohol test
5. Maintain a Michigan certification for ongoing education * or **
6. Ability to pass a LiveScan background Check
7. Possession of a clean driving record
8. Experience with Tyler Technologies products

 
Position Responsibilities:

1. Design the bus routes for regular needs and special needs
2. Answer phones and answer questions regarding bus routes and bus stops
3. Schedule field trips
4. Billing for field trips
5. Attend webinar and local meetings with other routers
6. Continuous education on the routing and field trip software
7. Work with Director of Transportation to problem solve routing issues
8. Communicate in a timely manner to school staff about any changes
9. Attend staff meetings regularly to review raw and live data
10. Work with bus driver’s and keep their routes accurate and correct

 
The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national
origin, immigration status, sex (including sexual orientation or transgender identity),
disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry,
genetic information, or any legally protected category not otherwise listed, (collectively,
“Protected Classes”), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.



*MDE Beginning Driver approved curriculum
**MDE Continuing education approved curriculum