DISPATCHER/ROUTER - TEMPORARY

South Kitsap School District; Port Orchard (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

South Kitsap School District Transportation in Port Orchard, WA is seeking a Temporary Dispatcher/Router to support daily dispatch and routing operations. The role involves a split-shift schedule (about four hours in the morning and four in the late afternoon/evening) and reports to Transportation Administration.

The assignment is temporary for the 2026-2027 school year. The position requires coordinating data, dispatching drivers, handling emergencies, and maintaining records.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating student transportation data.
• Ability to dispatch drivers and equipment per procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist Transportation Administration with coordinating and collecting student transportation data.
• Dispatch drivers and equipment according to procedures to ensure safe, efficient routes.
• Respond to emergency situations and maintain records for documentation.
• Create and maintain bus route and field trip information using specialized software.
• Provide information to district staff and parents about routing, stops, and boundaries.

Job description

DISPATCHER/ROUTER - TEMPORARY

South Kitsap School District Transportation - Port Orchard, Washington Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5957698

Application Deadline: Oct 19, 2026 4:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 12, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

DISPATCHER/ROUTER – TRANSPORTATION – Temporary Assignment

Reports To:

Transportation Administration

Bargaining Unit:

SEIU

Department:

Transportation

Salary Schedule

Substitute Rate: 90% of Schedule A-Market Driven

Employment Type:

Classified

Salary Range:

Dispatcher/Router

FLSA Status:

Hourly

Adopted Date:

Hours per Day:

8, Split Shift

Days per Year:

varies

Belonging is a core value in the South Kitsap School District. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable learning environment for all students and staff. We actively seek to understand the complex and rich identities of self and others and lean into and engage in courageous conversations. We know the educational environment is enhanced when diverse groups of people with unique ideas come together to learn and grow.

South Kitsap Employees Will:

• Maintain and enhance a sense of belonging and success for traditionally marginalized populations.
• Cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationship with students, families, staff and community members.
• Demonstrate understanding of our unique cultures and celebrate differences.
• Embrace and actively promote an inclusive and equitable learning environment.

COMMENT: Position is temporary for the remainder of the 2026-2027 school year only.

Summary:

The temporary Dispatcher/Router assignment is established based on District transportation needs to provide dispatch and routing support to the operations of the Transportation Department. The assignment generally consists of a split-shift work schedule, with approximately four (4) hours worked in the morning and four (4) hours worked in the late afternoon/early evening. The specific work schedule may be adjusted as needed to meet the operational needs of the Transportation Department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the direction and authorization of Transportation Administrator or designee, duties may include:

• Assists Transportation administration with the coordination and collection of student transportation data to assemble and submit to Washington State. for the purpose of documentation of student ridership;
• Dispatches drivers and equipment in accordance with established proceduresfor the purpose of providing a safe and effective transportation system;
• Responds to emergency situationsfor the purpose of ensuring proper responses and safe conditions in emergency situations;
• Maintains records for the purpose ofproviding required supporting documentation for department operations;
• Creates, implements and maintains computerized bus route and field trip information utilizing specialized software for the purpose of safe, efficient and effective transportation system operation;
• Provides information and communicates with district staff and parents concerning bus routing, bus stops, scheduling and school boundaries for the purpose of safe, efficient and effective transportation system operation;
• Provides instruction and guidance to bus drivers as needed when stops, runs or routes change for the purpose of maintaining service;
• Provides back-up assistance to Transportation Department for the purpose of maintaining service.
• May assist in emergency situations and operations, while maintaining clear and calm communication.

• Maintains confidentiality when privy to district, administrative and/or student information, not shared outside of the office setting.
• Able to be flexible and handle multiple tasks at once and willing to help where needed.