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Start Your Online Application Now<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.applitrack.com%2Ffridley%2FOnlineApp%2FJobPostings%2FView.asp%3FAppliTrackJobId%3D4102&data=05%7C02%7Cscsu-edpost%40stcloudstate.edu%7C62fb01da13434ff1113d08ddc2d6372d%7C5011c7c60ab446ab9ef4fae74a921a7f%7C0%7C0%7C638880947741693802%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=WNc9aoK4D1FrJCfrIMoVpFK3qYnukkxe%2BZcZRs3mNbA%3D&reserved=0> Date Closing: open until filled WELCOME TO FRIDLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS! Thank you for your interest in Fridley Public Schools, an International Baccalaureate (IB) World Schools district. We are the only school district in Minnesota and one of few in the U.S. that offers the full IB Continuum to students in pre-K to grade 12. As a world class community of learners, Fridley Public Schools aims to develop internationally minded students. We challenge ourselves, our students, and our community to become caring and knowledgeable life-long learners who inquire and take action to create a better world. Our mission is to guide students in the development of learning skills to help them reach their full potential The successful candidate will be an individual who firmly believes ... * In the value of diversity and inclusion in enriching the educational experience of all students. * All students feel valued and have a sense of belonging. * All learners have the right to a quality education. * All learners have the ability to learn and attain self-fulfillment. * All learners need the strategies and tools necessary to strive toward becoming responsible, independent and productive members of society. Work Schedule and/or FTE: 1.0 Bargaining Unit: Individual contract Salary Range: Individual Contract: $70,000 - $85,500/yr, depending on experience. Desired Start Date: ASAP Position Summary: This position supports the District&#8217;s student transportation program with a primary focus on coordinating special education transportation services. Under the direction of the Director of Student Support Services, this role ensures compliance with relevant federal, state, and district policies while maintaining high standards of safety, service, and data integrity. The position involves routing, vendor coordination and communication with families and staff. Tasks involved in fulfilling above duty/responsibility for students receiving special education services: * Designs and maintains specialized transportation routes for students receiving special education services, ensuring efficiency, safety, and compliance with IEP and legal requirements. * Works with families, case managers, building leaders, and service providers to coordinate transportation logistics and resolve issues. * Uses routing software and student data systems to ensure real-time accuracy and service alignment. * Supports the transportation needs of other specialized groups (e.g., care and treatment, homeless, out-of-district placements). * Monitors contractor performance, investigates service concerns, and ensures safety training is conducted in accordance with state law. * Designs and maintains District transportation routes through the effective and efficient use of transportation software, including but not limited to, determining number of routes needed, establishing routes and route combinations, assignment of students to school bus stops, daily maintenance activities, new student downloads, and the updating of maps. * Create and maintain routing for all special education, homeless care and treatment students to ensure maximum efficiencies and safety for all students. * Continually analyzes the system to anticipate special education transportation problems including overloads, timing of runs/routes, and inappropriate or unsafe routes, determining a course of action and executing changes accordingly. * Serves as liaison between the District and its special education transportation contractor, monitors performance, investigates complaints related to route operations, and takes action to correct problems as necessary. * Serves as the initial contact and a primary resource for others inside or outside the District with regard to the policies, procedures and administrative details of transportation routing and vehicle scheduling for which responsible. * Coordinates scheduling of the District's special education vehicles, ensuring users are fully aware of relevant policies and procedures. * Works with the transportation team as the SPED student transportation securement trainer for district staff on safe use and securement depending on the type of vehicle being used. * Assist in MDE MARSS reporting for all SPED transportation * Prepares and distributes special education information, mailings, and email regarding transportation as appropriate. * Works closely with school staff and other District staff to anticipate and plan transportation requirements for activities, estimates costs and time tables, and coordinates service and delivery of transportation with the District's contractors. QUALIFICATIONS (Specific training or job experience required before appointment): 1. High School Diploma or equivalent 2. Must have ability to use computer and transportation routing programs effectively 3. Experience using transportation routing software preferred Ezrouting 4. Excellent customer service skills and the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing 5. Ability to understand and follow data privacy rules and regulations related to students and staff and maintain confidentiality. PHYSICAL FACTORS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employed is regularly required to talk, hear, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, reach for objects, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, and use hands to grasp and feel. The employed must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally being required to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Diversity: Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), women, and LGBTQ+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Fridley Public Schools recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting our academic mission. Fridley Public Schools is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Fridley Public Schools ISD 14 is an Equal Opportunity, and veteran-friendly employer. 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