GTPSD: Transportation Dispatcher

Gloucester Township Public Schools; Gloucester City (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Gloucester Township Public Schools is seeking a Transportation Dispatcher for the Transportation Building in Gloucester Township, NJ, to ensure safe and efficient student travel. You will dispatch daily bus assignments, monitor routes, and respond to delays and emergencies, coordinating with drivers and aides.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication, organizational, and multitasking skills, plus knowledge of routing, scheduling, and school transportation procedures.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly over a two-way radio.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of school transportation operations, routing, scheduling, and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with drivers and aides.
• Proficient in Google Docs and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Dispatch daily transportation assignments for regular routes, field trips, athletic events, and other district needs.
• Monitor daily bus operations and respond to delays, route changes, and issues.
• Coordinate substitute drivers and daily staffing coverage.
• Respond to emergency situations and communicate over the radio.
• Maintain records of transportation assignments, incidents, and field trips.
• Ensure safety and prioritize student welfare during transportation operations.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Radio communications

Organizational abilities

Multitasking under pressure

Decision making under pressure

Knowledge of school transportation ops

Relationships with drivers/aides

Tools

Google Docs

Microsoft Office

Job description

GTPSD: Transportation Dispatcher

Gloucester Township School District Maintenance/Transportation - Gloucester Township, New Jersey Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5948306

Application Deadline: Oct 16, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 02, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS

VACANCY NOTICE

October 2, 2026

Please be advised that the following vacancies exist in Gloucester Township Public Schools.

Deadline to apply is October 16, 2026.

POSITION: Transportation Dispatcher

LOCATION: Transportation Building

QUALIFICATIONS: See attached job description

EFFECTIVE: TBD

John Bilodeau

Superintendent

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: DISPATCHER

QUALIFICATIONS:

The successful candidate should demonstrate:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively over a two-way radio.


• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.


• Ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.


• Knowledge of school transportation operations, routing, scheduling, and procedures.


• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with drivers, aides.


• Proficient in Google Docs and Microsoft Office.

REPORTS TO: Transportation Supervisor

SUPERVISES: All Transportation personnel.

JOB GOAL: To provide safe and efficient transportation for the students of Gloucester Township within the established guidelines of Federal, State and local laws and policies.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Communicate effectively and professionally with bus drivers, bus aides, school personnel, parents/guardians, and transportation staff both in person and over the two-way radio.


• Dispatch daily transportation assignments for regular school routes, field trips, athletic events, and other district transportation needs.


• Post, coordinate, and award field trip and athletic/sport trip assignments.


• Monitor daily bus operations and respond to delays, route changes, breakdowns, absences, and other transportation-related issues.


• Make necessary routing and scheduling adjustments based on changing transportation needs and operational circumstances.


• Arrange coverage for regular transportation routes when necessary, including splitting runs and reassigning transportation assignments.


• Coordinate substitute drivers and assist with daily staffing and transportation coverage.


• Respond to emergency situations and provide clear, accurate communication and direction over the radio.


• Review and address student transportation discipline matters, maintain appropriate documentation, and communicate concerns to the appropriate personnel.


• Coordinate and schedule front-door and rear-door school bus evacuation drills in cooperation with the Transportation Supervisor.


• Maintain accurate records of transportation assignments, incidents, discipline matters, field trips, athletic trips, and other transportation activities.


• Exercise sound judgment, remain calm under pressure, and prioritize student safety when addressing transportation issues.


• Perform other transportation-related duties as assigned by the Transportation Supervisor.

COMPENSATION: As per the Gloucester Twp. Central Administration Support Group contract minimum starting salary $44,000.00

BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Prescription and Vision insurance available for all employees and their eligible dependents.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 12 Months

VACATION: In accordance with current District vacation policy.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Personnel.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $44,000 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required