Routing Specialist

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Routing Specialist

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Summary

This position will route special education students for transportation to and from school in a safe, efficient and cost-effective manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain school bus routing and scheduling information to maximum utilization of equipment and manpower for both the regular school year and the Extended School Year (ESY).
• Assist with assigning drivers and monitors to routes, including the assignment of substitute drivers and monitors.
• Assist with the allocation of vehicles and staff for field trips/charters.
• Must be prepared to drive any type of district provided vehicle at any moment.
• Dispatch and monitor radio traffic and location information for more than 65 personnel simultaneously.
• Answer the phone in a manner that is professional.
• Must be proficient with technology and have use systems used for payroll and routing.
• Respond to phone calls and complaints from district personnel and/or parents and guardians concerning all phases of work not requiring action by the Assistant Director or Director.
• Serve as a role model through positive communication with students, bus drivers, other staff, and parents.
• Utilize knowledge of the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) transportation regulations.
• Assist with maintaining proper records for students, staff, and as legally required by DOT and ISBE.
• Review employee time sheets and day counts as it relates to payroll.
• Assist with the management of the fleet including dispatching replacement buses for vehicles involved in accidents, arranging for towing services, ensuring vehicles are properly licensed and processed through safety lane, and assisting with the scheduling of repairs and maintenance on vehicles, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director or designee

Competencies

Continuous Learning - Seeks feedback to improve performance; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.

Job Knowledge - Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; uses resources effectively.

Design - Generates creative solutions; demonstrates attention to detail.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully.

Project Management - Develops project plans; communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget.

Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds to requests for service and assistance.

Cooperation - Establishes and maintains effective relations; works cooperatively in group situations.

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures.

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions.

Qualifications

Qualifications High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)

Valid Commercial Driver''s License (CDL), Class B with passenger endorsement

Computer and phone skills, including familiarity with transportation software and Microsoft Office suite.

Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing

Ability to multi-task in a high stress environment

Salary/Benefits

Salary & Benefits: Range: $40,000 to $55,000 with benefits as described in ESP Handbook, https://tinyurl.com/2m6d9rp

Additional Notes

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle and feel. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

https://www.applitrack.com/lincolnway/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Transportation

School District

www.lwase843.org

Position Website

https://www.applitrack.com/lincolnway/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Transportation

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card

Job Posting Date

5/27/2026

Start Date

N/A

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District Name Lincoln-Way Area Sp. Ed. JA Building Name Transportation Address 601 Willow St.

Frankfort, IL 60423 Phone (815)806-4601 Fax IASA Region Three Rivers County Will Employment Type Full-time permanent Job Category Other Non-Certified Staff Grade Level Unit District

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