Bus Driver Coordinator

NANTUCKET PUBLIC SCHOOLS; Nantucket (MA); On-site; USD 9,000 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

Nantucket Public Schools is seeking a highly organized Bus Driver Coordinator to support the daily operation of student transportation services on Nantucket. This stipend position acts as the main link between bus drivers, school offices, families, and district administration to ensure safe, timely transportation for students.

The role monitors operations during peak times, maintains records, coordinates route changes, and communicates transportation updates while responding to issues as they

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Forms, Gmail).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and respond effectively to changing situations.
• Strong interpersonal skills and customer-service orientation.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate transportation changes resulting from enrollment, address changes, schedule adjustments, or special circumstances.
• Maintain transportation records using Google Workspace and district systems.
• Serve as the primary communication contact between bus drivers, school offices, and district administration during transportation hours.
• Draft and distribute written communications regarding transportation issues, route modifications, weather-related changes, and other transportation notices.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time-management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Google Workspace

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Confidentiality

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

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Bus Driver Coordinator

Nantucket Public Schools – Nantucket, Massachusetts – Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5906124

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 27, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 8, 2026

Job Description

Bus Driver Coordinator

Stipend Position – Nantucket Public Schools

Compensation: $10,000 Annual Stipend

Reports To: Assistant Superintendent for Academic Operations

Position Summary

Nantucket Public Schools is seeking a highly organized and dependable Bus Driver Coordinator to support the daily operation of student transportation services. This stipend position serves as the primary communication link between bus drivers, school offices, families, and district administration to ensure safe, efficient, and timely transportation for students.

The Bus Driver Coordinator will monitor transportation operations during peak arrival and dismissal times, maintain transportation records, coordinate route changes, communicate transportation updates, and respond to transportation-related issues as they arise.

Schedule

The Bus Driver Coordinator is expected to be available during the following times on school days:

Morning: 6:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

Afternoon: 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Availability during these hours is required to monitor transportation communications, coordinate route adjustments, and address transportation concerns in real time.

Responsibilities

• Transportation Coordination
  Maintain and update the district's master transportation list, including bus routes, driver assignments, and student transportation information.
  Coordinate transportation changes resulting from student enrollment, address changes, schedule adjustments, or special circumstances.
  Work collaboratively with school office staff to ensure transportation information is accurate and current.
  Maintain transportation records using Google Workspace and district systems.
• Position Type: Part-time
• Salary: $10,000 to $10,000 Stipend
• Job Categories: Support Staff > Transportation

Welcome to Nantucket Public Schools

An island of pristine beauty 14 miles long and 3.5 miles wide, Nantucket is a haven 27 miles out to sea with something to offer everyone. Once a thriving whaling industry, that decline led to tourism. Now, although a tourist destination, the population hovers from around 15,000 year-round residents to almost 50,000 people in the summer.The National Park Service cites Nantucket, designated a National Historic Landmark District in 1966, as being the “finest surviving architectural and environmental example of a late 18th & early 19th century New England seaport town”. National Geographic says Nantucket is the Number One Island of the 10 Best Islands in the World. Made up of towns’ Nantucket & Siasconset, it’s the perfect place to set sail towards and begin your new adventure.The Nantucket Public School is proud to educate 1,700 students in our diverse district with multiple languages spoken. We offer some of the most competitive salaries and excellent benefits within the Commonwealth.

Job Requirements

• Communication
  Serve as the primary communication contact between bus drivers, school offices, and district administration during transportation hours.
  Communicate transportation changes, delays, and updates to families and staff.
  Draft and distribute written communications regarding transportation issues, route modifications, weather-related changes, and other transportation notices.
  Respond to parent inquiries related to transportation services and route concerns.
• Daily Operations
  Monitor transportation radio communications during assigned hours.
  Respond promptly to transportation issues, emergencies, delays, and student-related concerns.
  Coordinate solutions and communicate necessary information to drivers, schools, and families.
  Maintain a log of transportation concerns and resolutions as needed.
• Additional Duties
  Assist with transportation planning and route reviews.
  Support district administration in ensuring efficient transportation operations.
  Perform other transportation-related duties as assigned.
• Qualifications
  Required
  Strong organizational and time-management skills.
  Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  Proficiency with Google Workspace (Google Sheets, Docs, Forms, Gmail).
  Ability to manage multiple tasks and respond effectively to changing situations.
  Strong interpersonal skills and customer-service orientation.
  Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
  Preferred
  Experience in transportation, dispatching, logistics, school operations, or a related field.
  Experience working with families, students, and school personnel.
  Knowledge of school transportation systems and routing processes.
  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with families, staff, and drivers.
  Ability to problem-solve quickly and efficiently.
  Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  Ability to remain calm and organized during transportation disruptions and emergencies.
  Commitment to student safety and high‑quality customer service.
• Stipend: $10,,000 annually
• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Nantucket Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Contact Information

• Mellisa Devitt , K-12 Director of curriculum and Assessment -Hum.
• 10 Surfside Road
• Nantucket, Massachusetts 02554
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]