LAKEWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT NO

LAKEWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 306

P.O. Box 220 ? North Lakewood, WA 98259-0220 ? Snohomish County ? (360) 652-4500

CLASSIFIED POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT

ROUTER/DISPATCHER

Posting: 2019/2020-55

Announcement Date:

Screening Date:

Applications Due by:

Responsible To:

January 9, 2020

January 16, 2020

Open Until Filled

Transportation Supervisor

Description of Position:

This position is 5 hours per day, following the student calendar. The successful

candidate will be the Router/Dispatcher for the transportation department. The successful candidate will route

and dispatch school bus and van drivers using the two-way radio, phones, maps and computer. The

Router/Dispatcher will respond to inquiries from parents, students, staff and community. The

Router/Dispatcher will assist in the coordination of managing the office and scheduling workloads and

activities.

Essential Job Functions:

This list of essential job functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. Depending upon

individual assignment, the employee may perform all or a combination of several of the following duties:

? Prepare all bus routes and maps using VersaTrans Routing software

? Maintain a calm demeanor when communicating on two-way radio and phone; coordinating with

drivers, staff and parents

? Develops, implements and monitors bus routes, runs and stops for peak safety and efficiency

? Keep all route books up to date

? Dispatches bus drivers and assigns substitute drivers as needed for the purpose of ensuring that all

routes are covered for the transportation of students.

? Maintain daily route log scheduling workloads and activities

? Provide route information and instruction to substitutes

? Prepare Trip Sheet, Destination Sheet and directions for all field trips, away sports games and

extracurricular activities.

? Assigns field trips, away sports games and extracurricular activities and forwards appropriate

information to the Business Office for billing of the trips

? Works with District administrative staff to ensure that special trip requests are accommodated to the

best degree

? Use Skyward and VersaTrans Routing to lookup student information

? Responds to inquiries from students, parents and/or staff for stop locations, schedules, for the purpose

of providing the necessary information regarding transportation services

? May be called upon to drive a school bus or other District vehicle in emergency situations or on a relief

basis, as needed

? Gather and process monthly transportation staff timesheets and submit to administrative staff

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Participate in meetings, in-service trainings, workshops etc. as required for the purpose of conveying

and or gathering information required to perform the job functions

Schedule the use of District vans and cars

Keep a database of all discipline issues on the buses

Order materials and supplies

Perform other duties as assigned by Transportation Supervisor

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

? High school diploma or equivalent.

? Must have a valid Washington State driver¡¯s license with an acceptable driving record

? Must have, or be eligible to obtain, a Washington CDL with school bus endorsements

? Preference will be given to candidates who completed the Driver Instructor Training Course

? Preference will be given to candidates with experience in Driver Training

? Preference will be given to candidates who completed the CWU Pupil Transportation Management

Program

? A skills and abilities test will be given to all candidates and used, in part, to determine knowledge and

abilities

? Ability to complete District required training within 60 days of employment.

? Valid CPR/First Aid Card and/or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of

employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

? Knowledge of bus routing software ¨C Versatrans experience is preferred

? Knowledge, experience, and skill using computers and various software programs and all office

equipment; proficiency in Word and Excel

? Ability to practice ethical and professional standards of conduct, including the requirements to maintain a

high degree of confidentiality

? Skills in verbal and written communication and ability to maintain good working relations with coworkers, staff, students, parents and community members.

? Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision

? Ability to read, write, speak and communicate effectively

? Ability to maintain a calm demeanor when communicating with bus drivers via two-way radio and with

parents, students and staff over the phone

? Ability to read, analyze and interpret laws, regulations and reports specific to the department or program

? Possess excellent interpersonal skills; an ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with parents,

students, co-workers, administrators, and outside agencies

? Ability to interact positively, be flexible, organized, problem solve, exercise sound judgment, tact,

diplomacy, integrity and maintain professionalism in communicating and working with staff, parents,

students and community

? Ability to independently respond to complex and problematic situations and remain calm in stressful

situations

? Ability to exercise sensitivity in dealing with individuals of diverse socio-economic backgrounds, cognitive

and physical abilities as well as with individuals of diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds

? Ability to provide, collaborate and contribute to a healthy work environment

? Ability to maintain accurate files and records

? Knowledge of district policies and procedures

Hours Worked Per Week:

Days Worked Per Year:

Wage Rate:

Benefits:

Probationary Period:

5 hours per day

6:30 a.m. ¨C 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Transportation

180 days per year

$22.23-$27.54 (Per PSE Bargaining Agreement for Dispatcher)

Per PSE Bargaining Agreement

Per PSE Agreement - Up to 60 working days

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

IN-DISTRICT APPLICANTS (within job title)

1. Letter of interest to include:

? Posting number

? Specify how you meet the desired qualifications

IN-DISTRICT (outside of the job title) OR

OUT OF DISTRICT APPLICANTS

1.

Classified District Application

2.

Letter of interest to include:

? Posting number

? Specify how you meet the desired qualifications

3.

Letters of References (3)

Apply to:

Tina Bustad, Human Resource Officer

Lakewood School District No. 306

P.O. Box 220

North Lakewood, WA 98259

Phone: (360) 654-2071

FAX: (360) 652-4509

Email: tbustad@lwsd.wednet.edu

In accordance with RCW49.60, the Lakewood School District does not discriminate in employment and schools. The Lakewood

School District provides Equal Educational and Employment Opportunity without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex,

handicap/disability, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, creed, religion, age, veteran or military status, use of a

trained dog to guide or service animal by a person with a disability, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and designated youth

groups. The district complies with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations to include, but not limited to, Title IX, Title VI

of the Civil Rights Acts, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, RCW 49.60 ¡°The Law Against Discrimination,¡± and RCW 28A.640

¡°Sex Equity,¡± and covers, but is not limited to, all district programs, courses, activities, including extracurricular activities, services,

access to facilities, etc. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures should be directed to Lakewood School District, 17110 16th Drive

NE, Marysville, WA 98271, Attention: Title IX and Civil Rights Officer, Daniel Lee, 360-652-4500, dlee@lwsd.wednet.edu or ADA

Compliance Officer and Section 504 Compliance Officer, Amie Verellen-Grubbs, 360-652-4500, averellen-grubbs@lwsd.wednet.edu

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