(THOSE WHO PREVIOUSLY APPLIED NEED NOT RE-APPLY) 

POSITION SUMMARY: The Office of Pupil Transportation (OPT) is dedicated to providing the students of New York City with safe, clean, dependable, efficient, cost-effective, and prompt transportation. The Office of Pupil Transportation is responsible for supporting the educational process through the provision of services which are essential for the education of the children but occur outside of the classroom. Under the oversight of the Office of Pupil Transportation, the Transportation Coordinator assists in ensuring that children are transported in accordance with their IEP and A1p transportation authorizations. The Transportation Coordinator provides important community services and liaison functions between OPT, school transportation providers, schools, and the parents and families of students. The Coordinator disseminates critical information regarding DOE-provided General Education (GE), Special Education (SE), and Pre-K/Early Intervention (E.I.) services. The Transportation Coordinator facilitates necessary communication between schools, the Committees on Special Education, both CSE and CPSE, and the Office of Pupil Transportation. The Coordinator is responsible for advising school-based personnel on DOE transportation procedures and policies and provides targeted support for specific schools, including field inspections/observations, as needed. The Coordinator will be the primary resource for schools on transportation procedures and policies. Performs related work.

REPORTS TO: Executive Director

DIRECT REPORTS: N/A

KEY RELATIONSHIPS: Relationships will be fostered with Office of Pupil Transportation administration, school bus transportation providers, school-based administration, and representatives from the Office of School Health, Special Education Office, Committees on Preschool Special Education, and the Office of Students in Temporary Housing, as well as community-based organizations (CBOs) and parents.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Support to the Office of Pupil Transportation

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• Manages communication between the district Committees on Special Education, both School Age and Pre-school, schools, and the Office of Pupil Transportation regarding students approved for transportation services.
• Ensures that schools CPSEs and CSEs enter data in a timely and accurate manner. Fosters collaboration and process integration across the Office of Pupil Transportation and with special education personnel.
• Ensures that schools submit appropriate documentation on a timely basis for the transportation needs of Special Education, General Education, and Pre-K/E.I students.
• Conducts route inspections and observations.
• Reviews and handles Suspension Exceptions.
• Responds to inquiries and concerns from parents, schools, and school bus transportation providers.

Community Support/School Support_ ___

• Provides information and guidance to parents/guardians of students in relation to transportation accommodations associated with student placement.
• Coordinates contact with various offices within the Department of Education (DOE) and school bus transportation providers, as well as with outside agencies and CBOs in relation to transportation accommodation requests.
• Performs difficult and responsible support operations in the area of transportation services for general education and special education students.
• Collaborates with OPT Account Managers, school bus transportation providers, schools, and other interested parties in responding to inquiries from schools regarding yellow bus and MetroCard services.

Support to the Committees on Special Education School Age and Preschool

• Provides guidance to school personnel and parents on Specialized Transportation policies and procedures and provides targeted intervention in schools to ensure that specialized transportation and accommodations guidelines and procedures for the medical review of transportation needs are followed.
• Provides assistance and support to schools with the use of the Pre-K/ E.I. Rider System.
• Reviews all documentation to support requests for specialized transportation, identifies missing requirements, and communicates with individuals responsible for obtaining this material.

Support to the Office of School Health

• Manages communication between the regional Committees on Special Education, schools, the Office of School Health, and CBOs, as needed.
• Ensures that medical documentation is completed in a timely manner before it is sent to the Office of School Health, as needed.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

MINIMUM

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two (2) years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
2. High school graduation or equivalent and six (6) years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1” or “2” above. However, all candidates must have at least one (1) year of experience as described in “1” above.

PREFERRED

• Knowledge of the DOE’s general rules, regulations, and organizational structure.
• Thorough familiarity with OPT’s transportation policies, procedures, and operational systems.
• Excellent computer skills and demonstrable experience with all basic MS Office applications.
• Knowledge and experience with MS SharePoint.
• Success in an indirect management role within large organizations.
• Knowledge and understanding of overall organizational strategy.
• Ability to prepare written reports and presentations clearly and concisely.
• Ability to make critical analyses in determining courses of action.
• Experience as a persuasive and persistent advocate for customer needs.
• Internal candidates preferred.

SALARY: $52,389+

(Internal candidates who are selected for this position and who currently hold comparable or less senior positions within the DOE will not make less than their current salary.)

PLEASE INCLUDE A RESUME AND COVER LETTER WITH YOUR APPLICATION. 

 APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED THROUGH JUNE 26, 2019 UNTIL 3:00 P.M.

NOTE: THE FILLING OF ALL POSITIONS IS SUBJECT TO BUDGET AVAILABILITY AND/OR GRANT FUNDING. 

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Department of Education of the City of New York to provide educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship status, age, marital status, partnership status, disability, sexual orientation, gender (sex), military status, prior record of arrest or conviction (except as permitted by law), predisposing genetic characteristics, or status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual offenses and stalking, and to maintain an environment free of harassment on any of the above-noted grounds, including sexual harassment or retaliation.  Inquiries regarding compliance with this equal opportunity policy may be directed to: Office of Equal Opportunity, 65 Court Street, Room 1102, Brooklyn, New York 11201, or visit the OEO website at http://schools.nyc.gov/OEO

Required Skills Required Experience