Bus Dispatch/Routing Specialist, Provisional

Shenschools; Town of Clifton Park (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SUSA Collective Bargaining Agreement

Job summary

Shenendehowa Central School District in New York seeks a School Bus Dispatcher/Routing Specialist to supervise bus staff, dispatch routes, and prepare schedules for a large district. The role involves operating the district's routing system, coordinating with parents, and ensuring compliance with transportation regulations.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, 3 years driving/dispatch experience, a CDL-BP with P/S endorsements or the ability to maintain them, and strong

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED and three years of experience as a school bus driver or dispatcher.
• CDL-BP license with 'P' and 'S' endorsements or ability to maintain endorsements.
• Strong computer skills and aptitude for learning new software technology.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and dispatch all bus drivers and attendants for a large district.
• Develop computer generated bus routes per district policies and procedures.
• Ensure buses are staffed and assigned to routes with prepared schedules.
• Maintain time and attendance records and assign substitute drivers as needed.
• Liaise with parents on transportation issues and recommend route improvements.
• Prepare reports required by DMV and State Education Department.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computerized fleet routing program

Job description

School Bus Dispatcher/Routing Specialist

Transportation

8 hrs/day, 12 mos/year

Shenendehowa Central School District has an anticipated vacancy and is now accepting applications. The District is seeking culturally proficient individuals who actively foster an engaging environment where students can develop confidence in their own success consistent with the Shenendehowa Profiles.

Job Responsibilities

This position provides supervision as well as dispatching of all bus drivers and bus attendants in a large school district. This position assists in the development of computer generated bus routes in accordance with district policies and procedures. This position is also responsible for seeing that school buses are properly staffed and following established routes and prepared time schedules. The work is performed under the general supervision of the Director of Transportation with leeway allowed for independent judgment in carrying out the details of the work. Does related work as required.

• Operates the District’s computerized fleet routing and scheduling program;
• Dispatches drivers and buses on assigned daily routes;
• Prepares time schedules for bus routes for public school and non-public school pupils in the district;
• May act as a liaison between school district and parents regarding pupil transportation problems and issues;
• Maintains time and attendance records for transportation personnel and assigns substitute drivers, as necessary;
• Makes recommendations for improved efficiency of bus routes;
• May operate a school bus on assigned route; and
• Prepares a variety of records and reports as required by Department of Motor Vehicles and State Education Department.

Compensation & Benefits

Step 1 ($60,135/yr) - Step 7 ($68,923/yr)

SUSA Collective Bargaining Agreement

Certifications/Qualifications

Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma (GED) and three (3) years of experience as a school bus driver or vehicle dispatcher; CDL-BP license with “P” and “S” endorsement and/or the ability to maintain endorsements; and strong computer skills with aptitude for learning new software technology required. Good knowledge of school transportation systems and methods and the operation of buses and bus fleets with geographical knowledge of the community. Ability to plan, direct, and supervise the work of others. Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Application Deadline – October 28, 2026

*This will be a provisional appointment* In order to be appointed permanently to this competitive position the individual must take the Saratoga County civil service exam for the job classification of School Bus Dispatcher/Routing Specialist and be reachable on the resulting Saratoga County civil service list.

Anticipated Start Date – November 4, 2026

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Shenendehowa Central School District is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of age, race, creed or religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, gender, disability which can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status or any other classification protected by law.