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Form of workFRAMINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
TITLE:
School Transportation Morning Dispatcher (5:30 am - 1:00 pm)
2022-2023 School Year
POSITION SUMMARY:
To maintain ongoing two-way radio communication with all transportation staff. The dispatcher interacts with the public to support the efficient operation of the department; maintain an accurate log of daily events; assists in the coordination of home-to-school bus routes, field trips, and athletics to provide the maximum benefits to the students, teachers, administrators and citizens of Framingham.
OUR MISSION:
Framingham Public Schools is committed to excellence for all students. Our mission statement guides our work: Through a comprehensive education, we aim to create and empower free-thinking, responsible citizens who can participate equally in our rich and diverse community. FPS and the community stand united in our core values: Providing a safe, inclusive, culturally responsive teaching and learning environment; Engaging antiracist and responsible civic advocates; Respecting diversity of thought, learners, cultures, and community; Fostering learning and healthy growth of all students and staff; Ensuring every school will be an active, participatory, equitable community.
Diversity among teachers undoubtedly advances the academic achievement of students. Compliance obligations establish a baseline which we seek to exceed. As a district, Framingham Public Schools is committed to achieving, developing, and maintaining a workforce reflective of the rich racial, linguistic, and cultural diversity of our students. Framingham Public Schools aims to teach our children, and ourselves, to be culturally proficient and inclusive in order to live, learn, and work together in a vibrant and diverse world.
Indeed, Framingham Public Schools is committed to inspiring our school community to be accepting and willing to learn from individuals with differing backgrounds. Our goal is to reflect the diverse community we serve and create a great place to work for everyone by embracing the individual skills, perspectives, and experiences our people bring to the workplace and harnessing these for high performance and improved service delivery. We want our employees to feel included, valued, and respected and have access to equal opportunity, which supports full participation at work. Framingham Public Schools seeks to retain the diverse talent in our workforce and support our people to maintain a long and productive working career.
Framingham Public Schools is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from persons with disabilities and who identify as members of historically underrepresented groups.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:
None.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
School bus, ambulance, police, or fire dispatch experience preferred.
Framingham Public Schools seeks candidates whose background, teaching, or service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of education. Also, we are interested in candidates who will bring to their professional practice the perspective that comes from a non-traditional educational background or an understanding of the experiences of those underrepresented in the educational field.
SKILLS AND ABILITY:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Knowledge of applicable laws, codes, rules, and regulations related to pupil transportation. Knowledge of methods, practices, and procedures for dispatching transportation vehicles. Knowledge of streets and roads within District boundaries and trip destinations. Knowledge of school operation and ability to relate effectively to students, staff, and parents. Skills in computer proficiency and application of various techniques. Ability to communicate specifically with drivers via two-way radio regarding routes, emergencies, and student issues. Ability to communicate in a professional manner both orally and in writing. Ability to work as part of a team and continue learning. Ability to work efficiently and effectively with staff and the public. Ability to handle confidential matters in an ethical manner. Ability to work both independently and cooperatively, exercise judgment and creativity, organize work, set priorities, meet deadlines, and work under pressure with constant disruptions. Ability to work with and respect a multicultural population is a must.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time. The employee is also required to talk, hear, stand, and walk. The employee may be required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, and/or reach. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
REPORTS TO:
Director of Transportation.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Not Applicable.
FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) CLASSIFICATION:
This position is classified as non-exempt.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Covered under the Framingham School Committee Policy.
This position will begin as a $26.00-$28.00 per hour position. This is a 12-month position, 7 hours (5:30 am - 1:00 pm) per day (additional hours as needed).
HELPFUL LINKS:
Framingham Policies & Procedures Handbook
Click here for more information about our amazing benefits!
Framingham Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Framingham Public Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the District has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Framingham Public Schools expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
TITLE:
School Transportation Morning Dispatcher (5:30 am - 1:00 pm)
2022-2023 School Year
POSITION SUMMARY:
To maintain ongoing two-way radio communication with all transportation staff. The dispatcher interacts with the public to support the efficient operation of the department; maintain an accurate log of daily events; assists in the coordination of home-to-school bus routes, field trips, and athletics to provide the maximum benefits to the students, teachers, administrators and citizens of Framingham.
OUR MISSION:
Framingham Public Schools is committed to excellence for all students. Our mission statement guides our work: Through a comprehensive education, we aim to create and empower free-thinking, responsible citizens who can participate equally in our rich and diverse community. FPS and the community stand united in our core values: Providing a safe, inclusive, culturally responsive teaching and learning environment; Engaging antiracist and responsible civic advocates; Respecting diversity of thought, learners, cultures, and community; Fostering learning and healthy growth of all students and staff; Ensuring every school will be an active, participatory, equitable community.
Diversity among teachers undoubtedly advances the academic achievement of students. Compliance obligations establish a baseline which we seek to exceed. As a district, Framingham Public Schools is committed to achieving, developing, and maintaining a workforce reflective of the rich racial, linguistic, and cultural diversity of our students. Framingham Public Schools aims to teach our children, and ourselves, to be culturally proficient and inclusive in order to live, learn, and work together in a vibrant and diverse world.
Indeed, Framingham Public Schools is committed to inspiring our school community to be accepting and willing to learn from individuals with differing backgrounds. Our goal is to reflect the diverse community we serve and create a great place to work for everyone by embracing the individual skills, perspectives, and experiences our people bring to the workplace and harnessing these for high performance and improved service delivery. We want our employees to feel included, valued, and respected and have access to equal opportunity, which supports full participation at work. Framingham Public Schools seeks to retain the diverse talent in our workforce and support our people to maintain a long and productive working career.
Framingham Public Schools is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from persons with disabilities and who identify as members of historically underrepresented groups.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:
None.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
School bus, ambulance, police, or fire dispatch experience preferred.
Framingham Public Schools seeks candidates whose background, teaching, or service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of education. Also, we are interested in candidates who will bring to their professional practice the perspective that comes from a non-traditional educational background or an understanding of the experiences of those underrepresented in the educational field.
SKILLS AND ABILITY:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Knowledge of applicable laws, codes, rules, and regulations related to pupil transportation. Knowledge of methods, practices, and procedures for dispatching transportation vehicles. Knowledge of streets and roads within District boundaries and trip destinations. Knowledge of school operation and ability to relate effectively to students, staff, and parents. Skills in computer proficiency and application of various techniques. Ability to communicate specifically with drivers via two-way radio regarding routes, emergencies, and student issues. Ability to communicate in a professional manner both orally and in writing. Ability to work as part of a team and continue learning. Ability to work efficiently and effectively with staff and the public. Ability to handle confidential matters in an ethical manner. Ability to work both independently and cooperatively, exercise judgment and creativity, organize work, set priorities, meet deadlines, and work under pressure with constant disruptions. Ability to work with and respect a multicultural population is a must.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
- Maintain ongoing two-way radio communication with all transportation staff.
- Respond to administrative, parent, and student transportation questions.
- Collaborate with transportation staff to communicate route information.
- Instruct drivers in operating procedures or schedule changes.
- Assists in the coordination of home-to-school bus routes, field trips, athletic trips.
- Assist in estimating field trip costs and expedite procedures associated with trips.
- Maintain an accurate log of daily events.
- Implement emergency procedures as situations occur and require.
- Practice ethical and professional standards of conduct, including the requirements of confidentiality regarding student and personal information.
- Demonstrate professionalism through punctuality and have consistent, reliable attendance.
- Comply with all district policies and procedures.
- Perform additional related duties as may be required or assigned.
- Assume additional reasonable responsibilities as directed by the Director of Transportation.
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time. The employee is also required to talk, hear, stand, and walk. The employee may be required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, and/or reach. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
REPORTS TO:
Director of Transportation.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Not Applicable.
FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) CLASSIFICATION:
This position is classified as non-exempt.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Covered under the Framingham School Committee Policy.
This position will begin as a $26.00-$28.00 per hour position. This is a 12-month position, 7 hours (5:30 am - 1:00 pm) per day (additional hours as needed).
HELPFUL LINKS:
Framingham Policies & Procedures Handbook
Click here for more information about our amazing benefits!
Framingham Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Framingham Public Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the District has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Framingham Public Schools expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.
