TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATE II

Milwaukee Public Schools - 3.7 Milwaukee, WI Job Details Full-time $65,000 - $75,000 a year 12 hours ago Benefits Commuter assistance Qualifications Driver's License Full Job Description Job Summary Under general supervision, the Transportation Associate II acts as the liaison with other departments and schools in the area of transportation services as well as scheduling. Maintain communication between parents, students, contractors, drivers, and district staff. Conduct bus safety programs at schools and administer the school bus pass program. The successful applicant will also assist in the development, preparation, evaluation and modification of school bus routes. The starting salary range is $65,000 - $75,000 (12 months/260 days) Administrative applications for the following position are being accepted by the Office of Human Resources by 11:59 PM CST on Monday September 14, 2026. A current resume and 1 letter of recommendation manually signed by the author and dated less than one (1) year old must be attached to the completed application (if you are unable to electronically attach these documents, you must notify human resources that you are sending hard copies which must be received on or before the deadline date listed above). ;

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; When attaching documents to the application, be sure the documents are legible. ; If the documents cannot be read, your application may be disqualified from consideration . Appointment is subject to a criminal background check, a drug/alcohol test and credential verification. ; At the time of hire, selected candidates must submit official transcripts conferring their undergraduate degree. No applications will be accepted after the deadline date and time. Contact recruitment coordinator, Veronica Bohannon with additional questions - . ; How To Apply Administrative applications for the following position are being accepted by the Office of Human Resources by 11:59 PM CST on Monday September 14, 2026. A current resume and 1 letter of recommendation manually signed by the author and dated less than one (1) year old must be attached to the completed application (if you are unable to electronically attach these documents, you must notify human resources that you are sending hard copies which must be received on or before the deadline date listed above).

Caution:

; When attaching documents to the application, be sure the documents are legible. ; If the documents cannot be read, your application may be disqualified from consideration . Appointment is subject to a criminal background check, a drug/alcohol test and credential verification. ;At the time of hire, selected candidates must submit official transcripts conferring their undergraduate degree. No applications will be accepted after the deadline date and time. Contact recruitment coordinator, Veronica Bohannon with additional questions - . ; Other Information Responsibilities Develops school bus safety programs; prepares and facilitates school transportation assembly presentations; and distributes literature to communicate the bus safety procedures to students and parents. Represents Pupil Transportation Services at meetings involving complaints against bus contractors or students. Responds to inquiries/complaints from parents, citizens, students, contractors and bus drivers regarding transportation problems; assists parents who visit the department with their transportation problems. Assists staff members from Student Services, Special Education Services and alternative programs in placing students on school bus routes or with general transportation problems. Maintains communication among parents, students, school staff, bus contractors, bus drivers and other personnel to promote understanding of transportation policies and procedures; resolves specific transportation problems. Performs field investigations that relate to student transportation problems. Schedules and modifies school bus routes; utilizing Computer Assisted Transportation System. Monitors school bus routes to ensure adequacy of services and that the bus services are operating safely and efficiently. Maintains current records of all routes, route changes, extra-curricular activities, and other records required by the Pupil Transportation Manager/Director of Business Services. Oversees administration of the MPS specialty transportation programs: private school transportation reimbursement program, city bus pass program, Chapter 220 inter-district transportation program, GPS and Mobile Data Terminal technology initiative; ;busing needs for the Community and Assessment Training Program; as well as Contractor Compliance Auditing functions. Monitors contract compliance of vendors actively servicing the district';s transportation needs. Monitors compliance with the School Board';s policy concerning pupil transportation; assists in the development and implementation of student transportation policies and procedures. Evaluates school bus loading and unloading procedures and instructs school personnel on proper safety procedures. Performs other job-related tasks as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor';s Degree in Education, Liberal Arts, Business Administration or closely related field from an accredited college or university. Prior experience working for a bus contractor is preferred. Valid driver';s License and availability of a properly insured vehicle at the time of appointment and throughout employment. Equivalent combinations of job-related coursework and experience may also be considered. Equal Employment Opportunity The Milwaukee Public Schools does not discriminate in its programs, activities, facilities, employment, or educational opportunities on the basis of a person';s sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or disability. Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008. In accordance with Wisconsin Statutes, every applicant for a position with Milwaukee Public Schools will be subject to the open records law. ; Any applicant not wishing to have his/her identity released, must submit a written statement to that effect to the Office of Human Resources. ; The identities of all ";final candidates"; may be released. ; Milwaukee Public Schools reserves the right to interview the best qualified candidates.