Dispatcher

Palo Alto Unified School District; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 73,689 - 98,732; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

District-paid benefits

Family benefits voluntary

Job summary

Palo Alto Unified School District in Palo Alto, CA is seeking a Dispatcher to coordinate school bus operations and support the Transportation department. Under supervision, you will assist in ensuring safe, efficient, and on-time service and allocate drivers and routes.

You will handle emergency coordination, communicate with drivers by radio or phone, and maintain time and mileage records. This full-time, 12-month role includes district-paid benefits and opportunities to contribute to special

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating the daily operation and routines of the pupil transportation program.
• Under the direction of the Transportation Supervisor, effectively plan and assign bus routes.
• Perform emergency coordinating and dispatching when regularly scheduled bus operations are interrupted.
• Communicate with drivers by radio or telephone to prevent interruption of service in emergency situations.
• Assign daily work schedules for substitute bus drivers and extracurricular trips.
• Assist the Supervisor in the development of the Department budget.
• Keep time and mileage records and develop reports.
• Schedule field trips and other special runs.
• Communicate with District Staff and the public regarding transportation.
• Serve as a bus driver in emergencies or as required.

Job description

Dispatcher at Palo Alto Unified School District

Application Deadline: Until Filled

Date Posted: 7/22/2026

Contact: Marilyn Munoz

Number of Openings: 1

Salary: $6,603.00 - $8,847.00 Monthly

Add'l Salary Info: Range 31 on the Classified Salary Schedule

Length of Work Year: 12 Months / 8 hours per day

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Palo Alto Unified School District

Department: Transportation

Benefits

100% District-paid (employee only) / Family Benefits voluntary

Job Summary

OVERVIEW: Under general supervision, to assist in coordinating the safe, efficient and on-time performance of school bus service, to assist in the effective utilization of personnel and equipment. Resolve emergency developments as they arise by determining steps to be taken by drivers; and to perform other job-related duties as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating the daily operation and routines of the pupil transportation program;
• Under the direction of the Transportation Supervisor, effectively plan and assign bus routes;
• Perform emergency coordinating and dispatching when regularly scheduled bus operations are interrupted;
• Communicate with drivers by radio or telephone to prevent interruption of service in emergency situations;
• Assign daily work schedules for substitute bus drivers and extracurricular trips;
• Assist the Supervisor in the development of the Department budget;
• Keep time and mileage records and develop reports;
• Schedule field trips and other special runs;
• Communicate with District Staff and the public regarding transportation;
• Serve as a bus driver in emergencies or as required. Please see more in the job description attached below.