Title: Transportation Dispatch Secretary
Location: Transportation
The Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) is a nationally recognized urban school district that serves approximately 22,000 students and 60+ different languages are spoken in the homes of our students. KCKPS is home to Sumner Academy, the #6 highest rated High School in the Nation and #1 High School in Kansas according to the US News rankings.
With Head Start/preschools, 28 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 5 college and career academies/high schools, we are the fifth largest district in the state of Kansas and our student population is approximately 56% Hispanic, 24% African American, 9% White, and 6% Asian. To serve our students, the district employs approximately 4,000 employees including more than 1,800 teachers.
Job Goal
To support the Administrative Transportation Team in delivering safe, efficient, and effective student transportation services in accordance with Board of Education policies and Kansas State Department of Education regulations.
Essential Functions
- Communicate clearly and professionally with bus drivers via radio.
- Respond to inquiries from students, parents, staff, and the community regarding bus schedules, routes, and transportation procedures.
- Provide timely communication to school staff and parents regarding student transportation data, special education transportation requests, route changes, eligibility, and suspensions.
- Maintain transportation files, records, and documents (stop locations, schedules, state-regulated policies, etc.) to ensure accurate routing and minimize service disruptions.
- Process and update various transportation reports, including student data, special education requests, route changes, eligibility reports, and suspensions.
- Compile data such as incident reports, inspections, student counts, and mileage for mandated reports and departmental use.
- Assist in scheduling work assignments to ensure timely route completion.
- Participate in meetings, in-service training, and workshops as required.
- Assist Dispatch Lead Supervisor with daily logs, attendance, and documentation of absences and tardiness.
- Obtain and maintain a Commercial Class B CDL with school bus, passenger, and air brakes endorsements.
- Perform additional related duties as assigned by the Director of Transportation.
Communication & Organization
- Maintain professional communication with school personnel, parents/guardians, and students.
- Foster cooperative relationships to support student success and departmental effectiveness.
Qualifications
- Strong public relations and professional communication skills (verbal and written).
- Ability to converse professionally with students, parents, staff, and colleagues.
- Proficiency with computers, common software applications, keyboarding, and 10-key operation.
- Prior bus transportation or routing experience preferred.
- Extensive knowledge of local roadways, bus routes, and USD 500 transportation requirements.
- Ability to work with diverse cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Ability to maintain a valid CDL and clean driving record.
- Ability to coordinate effectively with the Dispatch Lead Supervisor.
- Attendance at required safety meetings and training sessions.
- Ability to pass all required drug and alcohol screenings.
Reasoning & Technical Skills
- Ability to perform routine and technical tasks and upgrade skills as job requirements change.
- Competency with safety practices, office equipment, computer applications, records management, and compliance-related documentation.
- Ability to apply basic math, read and follow written procedures, prepare written communication, and analyze issues to make sound decisions.
- Knowledge of applicable policies, regulations, safety standards, and relevant computer systems.
Physical Demands
- Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
- Significant fine-finger dexterity.
- Work typically involves:
- 70% sitting
- 15% walking
- 15% standing
- Must be able to meet vision requirements including close, distance, and depth perception.
- Work performed in a loud but standard transportation environment.
Work Environment
- Minimal temperature variations.
- Generally hazard-free environment.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
Other Skills & Abilities
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to interpret guidelines independently.
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize tasks, work independently and as part of a team, and maintain strong organizational habits and attention to detail.
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the community.
- Clear and concise communication in both written and oral form.
Responsibility
- Works under limited supervision while following standardized methods.
- Coordinates and guides others as needed.
- May require use of resources from other work units.
- Work has continual impact on the organization’s transportation services.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 261 days
SALARY: Level 5
Classified Salary Schedule
https://www.kckschools.org/hr/classified-salary-schedule-work-page
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
REPORT TO: Chief of Police
EVALUATION: Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with Board of Education policy.
Performance is evaluated by the immediate supervisor in accordance with Board policy.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. The individual holding this position performs additional duties and additional duties may be assigned.
Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KCKPS is an equal opportunity employer and shall not discriminate in its employment practices and policies with respect to hiring, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of an individual’s race, color, religion, sex/gender (to include orientation, identity, or expression), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law.
For more information regarding Title IX please contact:
District Compliance Coordinator
2010 N. 59th Street
Kansas City, KS 66104
913-279-2262
TitleIX@kckps.org
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