Student Manager Jobs in Arizona (NOW HIRING)

Position Type:
Transportation/Student Management Specialist
Date Posted:
5/29/2026
Location:
Transportation
Date Available:
08/03/2026
School Year:
2026 - 2027
Position Status: Tier 1
Benefited
Salary Range L
$21.50
Working Calendar Days
261
Purpose Statement
The job of the Student Management Specialist is done for the purpose of providing support for the student safety in school bus transportation with specific responsibilities for conveying information regarding student conduct, special requirements, discipline, and district policies with various stakeholders; providing coaching, strategies and preventative measures regarding student management; enforcing relevant state regulations to support district buses and bus stops; providing information; and direction communication with students, parents/guardians, and school administrators on bus safety matters, student conduct and discipline.
This job reports to Director of Transportation
Essential Functions
• Acts as a liaison between transportation, schools, the district, and parents/students for the purpose of facilitating student management, discipline action and support.
• Conducts investigations of alleged violations of district policy and procedures for the purpose of determining appropriate student interventions, behavior plans, and/or discipline outcomes (e.g., reviewing camera recording, conduct student and employee interviews, etc ).
• Asesses student behavior or conditions on bus or at bus stops that have potential to lead to unsafe or disruptive incidents; ensures communication of concerns of inappropriate behavior to parents and school officials; recommends strategies and implements preventative measures.
• Communicates with drivers and other stakeholders (e.g., parents, school officials, etc ) for the purpose of assisting with route related conduct and discipline concerns and preventative strategies.
• Assists the Safety and Training team with employee trainings and in-service activities related to student management.
• Supports drivers with training, mentoring and providing strategies and preventative measures that can assist with any student behavior concerns; Conducts bus route shadowing to support in gathering necessary information to provide strategies and preventative measures as a resource.
• Maintains a variety of confidential and non-confidential information records (e.g., data of school bus incident reports, behavior intervention plans, progressive discipline records, documentation of training, etc ).
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., students, parents, school officials, and transportation personnel, etc ) for the purpose of accessing incidents, preventative measures and outcomes.
• Answers questions from internal and external parties (e.g. staff, parents, students, public agencies, etc.) for the purpose of providing student management information, policies and procedures.
• Attends and participates in district and department meetings/trainings, including student IEP meetings for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform essential functions.
• Collects data for the purpose of preparing reports and/or processing forms.
• Communicates with drivers and others (e.g. responding to inquiries and investigates, etc.) for the purpose of assisting with student management concerns.
• Maintains manual and electronic documents files and records (e.g. letters, forms, reports, etc.) for the purpose of providing up-to-date information and/or historical reference in accordance with established administrative guidelines and legal requirements.
• Prepares written materials (e.g. incident reports, activity logs, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.
• Prepares documents and reports (e.g. incident reports, activity logs, form letters and memos, calendars, bulletins, periodic reports, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information to other parties and/or agencies.
• Processes documents and materials (e.g. incident reports, student management plans, policies, etc.) for the purpose of providing required information.
• Reviews incidents including injuries, altercations, suspicious activities, rule violations, etc. to appropriate site personnel for the purpose of ensuring follow-up in accordance with administrative, site security and student safety guidelines.
• Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources regarding transportation safety issues for the purpose of providing information, direction and/or referral for addressing inquiry.
• Reviews student behavior during transportation operations (e.g. cameras, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring student compliance with established guidelines, maintaining a safe, secure and positive transportation environment.
• Attends meetings as required and recommended that are related to student behavior management plans; attends court hearings and/or trials involving transportation-related student discipline concerns.
Other Functions
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
SKILLS are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records.; adhering to safety practices and procedures; applying job-related policy, regulations and laws; classifying data and/or information; conflict resolution skills.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: concepts of grammar and punctuation; common office machines; office methods and practices.; age appropriate behavior; job-related codes/laws/rules/regulations/policies; key-boarding; knowledge of community resources; recordkeeping and record retention practices; Zonar, Easy Bus, and Transfinder software; school safety and security practices; knowledge of child/adolescent development; knowledge of relevant federal and state laws and regulations; knowledge of district policies and procedures surrounding student discipline and transportation.
ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of varied types and/or purposes; and utilize job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; working with frequent interruptions; working as part of a team; maintaining confidentiality; being attentive to detail; meeting deadlines and schedules; adapting to changing work priorities; serving as a mediator with various stakeholders; communicate effectively both orally and in written form; analyzing issues and determining appropriate course of action; displaying tact and courtesy; and working with detailed information/data.
Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; operating within a defined budget. utilization of resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organization's services.
Working Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 25% sitting, 25% walking, and 50% standing. The job is performed in a generally hazard free environment.
Experience Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is required.
Education High school diploma or equivalent.
Equivalency
Required Testing
Certificates
First Aid Certification
Valid Driver's License & Evidence of Insurability
Continuing Educ./Training
Clearances
Maintains Certificates and/or Licenses
Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance
FLSA Status Approval Date Salary Range
Non Exempt L