Dispatcher - Transportation Department (part time)

Johnsburg School District 12; McHenry (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Johnsburg School District 12 is seeking a part-time Dispatcher in the Transportation Department to support daily routing, communications, and student transport coordination.

The role requires a high school diploma, basic computer skills, and the ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism. Work hours are 2:00–5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, 174 days per year, with starting pay at $15.62/hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience with computers/technology and business machines.
• Secretarial skills are expected.
• Confidentiality must be respected.
• Ability to use tact and diplomacy in human relations.

Responsibilities

• Follows and maintains knowledge of all District policies and procedures.
• Maintains knowledge of laws, procedures and regulations governing school transportation.
• Completes tasks as directed by the Director.
• Answers phones, responds to inquiries, and directs callers appropriately.
• Monitors two-way radios and telephones; communicates effectively.
• Works with parents and district staff to implement route and schedule changes.
• Assists the Director in responding to emergencies to ensure safety of students, staff and equipment.
• Helps maintain student records as directed by Building Administrators.
• Protects confidentiality of district and transportation records.
• Maintains a positive office environment and uses district office equipment efficiently.
• Maintains good relationships with administrators, staff, students, and the community.
• Completes other duties as directed by the Director or District Administration.
• Attends meetings as scheduled.

Skills

Computer/technology experience

Secretarial skills

Confidentiality

Tact and diplomacy

Education

High school diploma/equivalent

Job description

Reports To

Johnsburg School District - Director of Operations

Johnsburg School District 12

Transportation Department

Dispatcher (part-time)

Reports To

Johnsburg School District - Director of Operations

Conditions Of Employment

Student Educational Days

• 2:00-5:0PM Daily (Monday - Friday)


• 174 Days


• Starting: $15.62/hour

Qualifications

• High school diploma/equivalent


• Computer/technology and business machines experience


• Secretarial skills


• Respect confidentiality


• Must be able to use tact and diplomacy in human relations

Responsibilities

• Follows and maintains knowledge of all District policies and procedures


• Maintains thorough working knowledge of all laws, procedures and regulations governing school bus drivers and student transportation


• Completes tasks or responsibilities as directed by the Director


• Answers telephones, responds to inquiries and directs and/or transfers the caller to the appropriate person, takes and relays messages accurately and in a respectful manner


• Monitors and communicates effectively through two-way radios and telephones


• Works with parents and school district personnel to implement individual route and schedule changes


• Assists the Director in responding to emergency situations for the purpose of ensuring the safety of students, staff and equipment


• Assists with accurate maintenance of student records as directed by the Building Administrators


• Protects the confidentiality of district and transportation records and information


• Maintains an attractive and organized office environment


• Demonstrates knowledge of office equipment, productivity and database applications used within the district


• Maintains positive relationships and attitude at all times with administrators, staff, students, and community members


• Completes tasks or other responsibilities as directed by the Director or District Administration


• Adheres to the district's expectations with regards to attendance and punctuality


• Attends meetings as scheduled