Dispatcher, Transportation Services

The School District of Lee County; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The School District of Lee County, Fort Myers, FL, is seeking a Dispatcher for Transportation Services to manage bus dispatch, route coordination, and communications with drivers and schools. This role requires strong knowledge of local routes, regulations, and privacy laws, along with basic computer skills and the ability to handle high call volumes.

Ideal candidates have an associate degree and/or relevant education or experience, and must be able to work afternoon shifts.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the geographic area.
• Knowledge of regulations, policies, and procedures for the functional area of assignment.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, Public Records, Sunshine Law, FERPA, and other laws/regulations related to student and employee privacy, public information, and records retention.
• Basic computer skills including familiarity with office equipment, routing software or databases.
• Ability to read maps and routes.
• Ability to handle a high volume of communications in a short amount of time.
• Ability to work the afternoon and PM shift.

Responsibilities

• Dispatch bus drivers and vehicles for regular transportation routes, special trips and extra-duty transportation.
• Communicate schedule or route changes, delays, or special instructions to drivers, schools, coaches, or other district staff.
• Monitor bus routes for timely departures and arrivals; track status of buses during routes.
• Assist supervisors and other dispatchers with coordination of substitute drivers or relief assignments when regular drivers are unavailable.
• Obtain and relay factual information and assist bus operators in emergency situations.
• Maintain accurate transportation and trip records: logs, driver assignments, logs, etc.
• Comply with governmental, department, and Board regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Forward route and safety concerns to appropriate leadership.
• Assist with general office duties and transportation-department clerical work.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Geographic knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Privacy compliance

Basic computer skills

Reading maps/routes

High-volume communications

Afternoon shift

Education

Associates degree from an accredited institution

Relevant education/experience considered

Tools

Routing software

Job description

Dispatcher, Transportation Services

The School District of Lee County Lee County Public Schools - Fort Myers, Florida Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education

Job Details

Job ID: 5951107
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Yesterday
Starting Date: To Be Determined

Additional Job Information

S06, $20.74, 8 hours, 216 days

Compensation may increase based upon relevant education and experience.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates degree from an accredited institution.


• Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid Florida commercial Class B (CDL) driver’s license with School Bus (S) endorsement.


• Three years of transportation, school-bus driver, or dispatching experience in a school transportation system.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the geographic area.


• Knowledge of regulations, policies, and procedures for the functional area of assignment.


• Knowledge of HIPAA, Public Records, Sunshine Law, FERPA, and other laws/regulations related to student and employee privacy, public information, and records retention.


• Basic computer skills including familiarity with office equipment, routing software or databases.


• Ability to read maps and routes.


• Ability to handle a high volume of communications in a short amount of time.


• Ability to perform job duties calmly and clearly via two-way radio and telephone in stressful situations requiring quick action.


• Ability to professionally and effectively respond to customer needs and requests for service or assistance.


• Ability to work the afternoon and PM shift.

Revised: 05/12/2026

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Dispatch bus drivers and vehicles for regular transportation routes, special trips (field trips, athletics), and extra-duty transportation. Communicate schedule or route changes, delays, or special instructions to drivers, schools, coaches, or other district staff.


• Monitor bus routes for timely departures and arrivals; track status of buses during routes.


• Assist supervisors and other dispatchers with coordination of substitute drivers or relief assignments when regular drivers are unavailable due to illness, absence, or route changes.


• Obtain and relay factual information and assist bus operators in emergency situations.


• Maintain accurate transportation and trip records: vehicle usage logs, driver assignments, communication logs, trip records, substitute driver lists, etc.


• Comply with governmental, department, and Board regulations, policies, and procedures in performance of job duties.


• Forward route and safety concerns as reported by bus operators and/or parents to appropriate leadership.


• Assist with general office duties and transportation-department clerical work as needed: record-keeping, phone calls, documentation, basic data entry0.


• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Revised: 05/12/2026

Position Type: Full-time

Contact Information

• Human Resources


• 2855 Colonial Blvd


• Fort Myers, Florida 33966


• Phone: [phone]


• Email: [e-mail]