| NASSAU COUNTY | Title | : | BUS DISPATCHER |
| SCHOOL DISTRICTS | Code | : | 8200355BP |
| CLASS SPECIFICATION | Page | : | 1of 2 |
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Coordinates and implements school bus scheduling, including departures, stops, and arrivals; performs related duties as required.
COMPLEXITY OF DUTIES
Under general supervision, the position requires the use of judgment in assuring the availability of vehicles and drivers to properly follow bus schedules.
TYPICAL DUTIES | * | 1. | Coordinates or arranges for vehicles and drivers to properly follow bus schedules. |
| * | 2. | Plans, schedules, assigns, or coordinates drivers for special transportation such as field trips, athletic events, etc. |
| * | 3. | Assists in planning bus loads, stops, routes, and schedules. |
| * | 4. | Checks drivers' licenses periodically and follows up on required physical examinations of drivers. |
| * | 5. | Supervises the cleaning of buses. |
 | 6. | In districts that own buses, operates a school bus. |
*TYPICAL ADA ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES | 1. | Thorough knowledge of school district area, location of all schools within the school district, and those schools located outside of the district for which transportation is provided. |
| 2. | Considerable knowledge of all routes and bus stops. |
| 3. | Knowledge of locations to which field trips are provided. |
| 4. | Knowledge of all rules, regulations, and policies relative to transportation. |
| 5. | Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, parents, and school staff members. |
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Training and Experience
Graduation from high school
and
Two years of satisfactory bus driving and/or motor vehicle dispatching experience.
Training and Experience(continued)
Necessary Special Requirement
In districts that own buses, candidates must satisfy all requirements of Article 19-A of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law. In districts where operation of a school bus is required, candidates must satisfy the requirements for School Bus Driver set forth in the Rules and Regulations of the New York State Commissioner of Education. Section 156.3 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education states, in part, that all drivers of school transportation conveyances shall be at least 21 years of age.
SALARY:
$46,058 - $60,327 Non-discrimination Statement
The Nassau BOCES advises students, parents, employees and the general public that it offers employment and educational opportunities without regard to age, color, creed, disability, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, predisposing genetic characteristics, race, religion (including religious practice and/or expression), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation or victim of domestic violence status. The Nassau BOCES shall provide equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Nassau BOCES shall not discriminate or take any retaliatory action against an employee with respect to compensation, terms, conditions or privileges of employment because of the employee’s or dependent’s reproductive health decision-making. Information and grievance procedures are available by contacting the following individuals at 71 Clinton Road, Garden City, NY 11530: Thomas McGrath, Assistant Superintendent - Human Resources & Regional Schools and Instructional Programs at 516-396-2358, tmcgrath@nasboces.org, and/or Selma Stoddard, Esq., Attorney (Employee Relations), Department of Human Resources at 516-396-2360, sstoddard@nasboces.org. For further information, please see Policies 0100 Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination; 0110 Sexual Harassment and 0115 Dignity for All Students Act. The entire policy manual is available on the Nassau BOCES website: www.nassauboces.org. Inquiries concerning the application of regulations prohibiting discrimination may be referred to the above-mentioned individuals or to the following: Office for Civil Rights at NY Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 32 Old Slip, 26th Floor, New York, NY 10005-2500 or call 646-428-3900, or fax 646-428-3843, or TDD 800-877-8339 or email OCR.NewYork@ed.gov or file form at http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/complaintintro.html. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) may be reached at 33 Whitehall Street, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10004 or call 1-800-669-4000, or 1-800-669-6820 (TTY), or fax 212-336-3790 or email info@eeoc.gov. The New York State Division of Human Rights (NYSDHR) may be reached at One Fordham Plaza, 4th Floor, Bronx, NY 10458 or call 1-888-392-3644 or 718-741-8300 (TDD/TTY) or email info@dhr.ny.gov, complaint forms may be sent directly to complaint@dhr.ny.gov or faxed to 718-741-8322.