Part-Time Transportation Coordinator

Lake County School District Region 1; Leadville (CO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Lake County School District Region 1 is seeking a Part-Time Transportation Coordinator in Leadville, Colorado. The role supports the Transportation program, schedules drivers for routes and field trips, and communicates trip details to leaders.

The position emphasizes collaboration with the Transportation Director, data management in PowerSchool, and daily email updates. Strong organization and communication are essential; bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2–3 years in transportation, supervision, or school district operations preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of bus operations and safety standards.
• Experience with scheduling systems; Excel and Outlook proficiency.
• Spanish preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Transportation Director to support LCSD Transportation program.
• Schedule drivers on daily routes, field trips, and athletic/activity trips.
• Advertise and assign drivers to trips following AFSCME process; gather trip details.
• Work with Athletic Director and school leaders on trip requests.
• Prepare and send daily transportation emails by 3pm M-Th.
• Ensure student transportation data is up to date in PowerSchool.
• Keep published routes and bus stop times current and shared with schools.
• Complete annual CDE 40 data entry tasks.
• Review bus video footage for incidents; provide to Transportation Director.
• Submit Purchase Orders and other financial documents as directed.
• Respond to messages M-F to address urgent scheduling needs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Leadership

Customer service

Bilingual Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Part-Time Transportation Coordinator

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Job Details

Job ID: 5897003

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Aug 24, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Lake County School District is looking for a Part-Time Transportation Coordinator to join our leadership team and ensure safe, reliable, and caring transportation services for our students. If you enjoy working with people, care deeply about student safety, and are skilled at keeping operations running smoothly, this is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in our mountain community.

Salary Grade : $30.00-$35.00/hour depending upon experience and qualifications. Great work calendar, which roughly follows the LCSD Calendar . FLSA: Non-Exempt

Work Year: Approximately 2-3 hours per day, max 180 days during work week; work time may be flexible to accommodate bus route driving times. Position for 2026-2027 school year; renewal will be evaluated in spring.

Reports To: Transportation Director

Key Responsibilities

Transportation Leadership

• Collaborate with the Transportation Director to provide computer, operational and office support to the LCSD Transportation program.
• Schedule drivers on daily bus routes, field trips, and athletic/activity trips, ensuring sub driver coverage and efficiency.
• Advertise and assign drivers to field trips and athletic/activity trips following the AFSCME agreement process. Gather trip details as necessary and communicate trip assignments to drivers.
• Work closely with the Athletic Director and school leaders to respond to trip requests.
• Prepare and send daily transportation email to district leaders and schools no later than 3pm M-Th for the following school day.
• Ensure student transportation information is up to date in PowerSchool.
• Ensure published routes and bus stop times are kept up to date and distributed to schools.
• Complete annual CDE 40 data entry tasks.
• Efficiently download, store, and review bus video footage as needed to investigate student incidents (not staff). Provide video to the Transportation Director for incident follow up.
• Complete and submit Purchase Orders and other financial documents at the direction of the Transportation Director.
• Available to respond to messages M-F to address urgent scheduling needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2–3 years of experience in transportation, supervision, or school district operations preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with drivers, staff, students, and families.
• Working knowledge of bus operations, safety standards, and scheduling systems
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel for tracking vehicle mileage and Outlook for email communication and calendar management
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Bilingual in Spanish preference, though not required.

Work Environment

• Office based duties
• Moderate noise and exposure to weather when working around buses.
• Role requires flexibility and the ability to respond to emergencies.

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $30 to $34 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff > Transportation

Contact Information

• Kathleen Fitzsimmons
• Lake County School district R-1t 328 W, 5th street
• Leadville, Colorado 80461
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]