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Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District Transportation Secretary in Waverly, Iowa
Transportation Secretary JobID: 780
Position Type:
Secretarial/Clerical/ Secretary
Date Posted:
4/6/2026
Location:
Bus Garage
Waverly Shell Rock is currently accepting applications to fill a Transportation Secretary vacancy to start May, 2026.
Essential Functions:
Welcome and assist students, parents, and staff
Answer the main telephone line for the Bus Garage for the purpose of screening calls, transferring calls, responding to inquiries, and/or taking messages
Assists with school registration and end-of-year duties
Coordinates daily absences, record keeping, family communication, weekly transportation scheduling
Responsible for maintaining student files, including Infinite Campus.
Responsible for maintaining office cleanliness
Strong organizational and people skills including the knowledge of routing and scheduling for the purpose of transporting students to and from school and on activity trips.
Conforms to all state laws and regulations regarding school transportation.
Develops and administers a transportation program to meet all the requirements of the daily instructional program and extracurricular activities.
Order and maintain supplies for the general office area.
Assist the mechanic with purchase orders and keep and record accurate service/maintenance files.
Forward all purchase orders and invoices to the accounting department.
Assist the Director of Transportation, principals, and other responsible for planning special school trips.
Communicate and assist drivers with trip information/ routes/ & schedule changes
Complete the annual state-mandated report for approval by the Administration.
Assist with the drug & alcohol Program as required by Federal Law.
Assist and follow procedures for crises or emergency situations.
Maintain proficiency in operation of computer & software(including word processing, database, & spreadsheets) & other office equipment
Work effectively with students, staff, and parents in a calm, positive manner.
Use two-way radios and other transportation communications devices with proper language and coding.
Perform secretarial duties, including proofreading for correct spelling and proper grammar.
Understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
Organize tasks and complete them with efficient use of time.
Maintain confidentiality of all student and staff information.
Maintain a current working knowledge of transportation issues, including routes, schedules, policies and safety procedures.
Assist as needed viewing video tapes from buses and make objective observations.
Operate GPS Tracking System
Takes calls from bus drivers on procedures or schedule changes.
Other related duties and responsibilities as assigned to facilitate the efficient operation of the Transportation Department.
Requirements:
Previous experience handling confidential information
Ability to multi-task and effectively communicate
Strong computer skills with experience with Google Suite
Preferred: CDL class B license with School Bus, Passenger, and Air Brake endorsements, or willingness to obtain.
Preferred: Good Driving Record / Able to pass DOT Physical & pre-employment drug testing.
Full-time, benefit-eligible position
Work Schedule: 6:30 - 12:00 (Wednesday 6:30-4)
Starting pay: $17.00/hour
Contract: 220-Day
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