Anticipated Assistant Transportation Coordinator

Educational Services Commission of New Jersey•Piscataway, NJ

1d•$64,000

About The Position

Educational Services Commission of New Jersey - Central Office Educational Services Commission of New Jersey 1660 Stelton Road Piscataway, NJ 08854 POSITION: Anticipated Assistant Transportation Coordinator - For routing, Contracts and Professional Development (Twelve (12) Month Position) START DATE: March 30, 2026 -Pending Criminal History Clearance QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge and experience in the coordination of transportation routing Demonstrate computer and software skills applicable to cooperative transportation routing Demonstrate effective organizational, written and verbal skills High School Diploma - Continued Education Desirable School Transportation Supervisors Certification preferred Such alternatives to the above qualifications the Commission finds appropriate and acceptable SCOPE: The Assistant Transportation Coordinator shall be responsible for assisting in the development, monitoring, billing and timely submission of appropriate reports and contacts for all cooperative transportation routes, including, but not limited to: Special Education Regular Students Vocational Nonpublic Students School Trips/Athletics The Assistant Transportation Coordinator shall coordinate with the County Office for submission of contracts and required reporting. REPORTS TO: Transportation Coordinator

Requirements

Knowledge and experience in the coordination of transportation routing
Demonstrate computer and software skills applicable to cooperative transportation routing
Demonstrate effective organizational, written and verbal skills
High School Diploma
Continued Education Desirable
School Transportation Supervisors Certification preferred
Such alternatives to the above qualifications the Commission finds appropriate and acceptable

Responsibilities

Develop cooperative routes and specifications according to existing law and regulations which address travel time, safety, and cost efficiency
Assist in preparation up-to-date pupil listings, notifications to contractors, parents, guardians and district information on all routes prior to the beginning of the school year and as needed
Assist in preparation of district contracts and assure appropriate and timely distribution
Assist districts in need of mi-year transportation placements.
Notify district, contractors "as needed"
Review all transportation information for board approval
Schedule meetings as needed (minimum one(1) per year) with districts to solicit input for the program evaluation, problem resolution, and to ensure safe and cost effective coordination of transportation
Assist in monitoring transportation routes to assure contractor's full compliance with specifications and adherence to health and safety requirements
Assist in the preparation and certification of prorated costs of cooperative routes for each participating district, including adjustments of cost affected by additions or deletions of students
Coordinate staff development for districts and vendors.
Assist in preparation of district billings and review of vendor payments.
Anticipate changes in our upgrades to any aspect of cooperative transportation through legislative review, journal reading, meeting, etc.
Possess and monitor up-to-date knowledge and records of New Jersey Statutes, rules and regulations governing transportation and provide districts with information and guidance in this area
Establish on-going liaison with the County Office Special Education Clearing House
Maintain vendor record files
Negotiate with vendors for contract renewal, mileage, temporary routes, etc.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned