Transportation Specialist

$45,971 - $61,521/Yr

Oakland Unified School District - Oakland, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Oakland, CA

Educational Services

About the position

The Transportation Specialist plays a crucial role in the Oakland Unified School District by managing and coordinating transportation services for students. This position involves communication with various stakeholders, including school administrators, parents, and transportation personnel, to establish bus routes, resolve transportation issues, and ensure efficient transportation for special events and students with special needs. The role requires proficiency in various computer software programs to support the district's transportation system.

Responsibilities

• Administer the transportation system by answering inquiries and referring problems to data processing or vendors.
• Assist with assigning bus routes for overflow and special education students to coordinate home-to-school transportation.
• Communicate with vendors, drivers, OUSD personnel, and parents to assist with route-related problems.
• Evaluate routes in coordination with OUSD and District departments to determine bus routes in compliance with school policies.
• Input data into the computerized transportation system to assist with creating route maps.
• Maintain class size reduction calculations and J7-CSR report to evaluate overflow needs and arrange transportation.
• Maintain data in the scheduling system to ensure accurate and complete information is available.
• Participate in meetings and training to convey and gather information required to perform functions.
• Recommend route additions and changes based on evaluations and feedback.
• Respond to inquiries from students, parents, and staff regarding busing issues.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2 years of customer service experience required.
• Valid Driver's License.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in typing and data entry.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance