Transportation Coordinator

Transportation Coordinator JobID: 7064 Position Type: Administrator/Coordinator Date Posted: 7/15/2026 Location: Transportation Date Available: 08/24/2026 Closing Date: 07/25/2026 Additional Information: Show/Hide ================================================================================================== Position Title: Transportation Coordinator Department: Transportation Reports To: Executive Director, Student Services FLSA Status: Exempt ================================================================================================== QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Must earn South Carolina school bus driver's certificate and commercial driver's license within 60 days of start date Must have current government issued identification TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 8 Hours/230 Days Administrative Salary Schedule (Group E) The terms of employment detailed in this job description are based on full time employment during the school year. Conditions of employment adjusted for part time employees or individuals who are hired for less than an entire school year. GENERAL SUMMARY: Under limited supervision of the Director of Transportation, assumes a key role in maintaining a safe, smooth and efficient operation of the school bus transportation system. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Supports and upholds the mission, vision and strategic goals of Lexington County School District One towards increased outcomes for students. Interacts, communicates and collaborates with all stakeholders effectively. Establishes a safe, supportive, positive and productive working and learning environment. Operates general office and technology equipment needed for daily activities. Maintains confidentiality regarding all employee and student information. Requests and maintains materials needed for daily responsibilities and essential functions; provides for safe storage and proper use of all tools, equipment and materials. Assumes responsibility for the administration of the school bus transportation system in the absence of the director of transportation. Assists the director of transportation in promoting school bus safety to drivers, students, parents, and the general public. Assists in the supervision of the overall school bus transportation system. Assists the director of transportation in all matters regarding bus drivers including recruitment selection, employment and dismissal. Assists in compiling and maintaining accurate monthly and yearly reports pertaining to the transportation system. Assists in the proposed routing of all school buses in the attendance area. Assumes responsibility for making identified route descriptions are kept up-to-date and spot maps are created when needed. Assists in supervising the activities of bus drivers such as planning routes, providing instruction, guidance and training. Supervises assigned members of the Transportation department. Interviews and recommends employees for hire in accordance with human resources practices and Board policies. Supervisor over the Remedial Training and Training Division. Establishes a safe, supportive, positive and productive working and learning environment. Participates in all professional meetings, conferences, and training sessions as required. Effectively uses personal computing devices and software applications as applicable for the positions. Demonstrates appropriate use, care and safe operation of materials, tools and equipment. Performs other job-related duties as assigned SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Assists with budgetary responsibility as assigned by the Director of Transportation. Supervises bus drivers and staff as assigned. OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Lexington County School District One Board policies. Must be able to access reliable transportation. Personal computer experience required. Strong knowledge of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheets, electronic file manage…