Route Planner & Dispatcher — School Transportation

Francis Howell School District; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental

Vision care

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation

Family coverage

Long-term disability

Additional life options

Job summary

Francis Howell School District in Missouri is seeking a Router/Dispatcher to develop and maintain bus routes in line with state, federal, and district guidelines. The role ensures accurate, efficient, and safe routing in collaboration with drivers and transportation staff.

The position supports route scheduling, time-keeping, rider monitoring, and reporting to the Board of Education. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Job-related experience with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Basic math and technical information knowledge.
• Safety practices, codes, policies, regulations, and county streets.
• Ability to schedule, manage activities, and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain bus routes per state, federal, and district guidelines.
• Check routing software and Infinite Campus for new students to update records.
• Communicate with administrators, staff, parents, and community members to address concerns.
• Generate and schedule bus routes to meet state guidelines and district building tiers.
• Monitor Time Clock Plus to verify dispatch logs and manage route coverage.
• Track the number of riders on each bus to address overcrowding as needed.
• Prepare routing information for Board of Education report twice a year.
• Review district boundaries for accurate student data import into routing software.
• Review and adjust routes based on parent requests or hazardous conditions to ensure student safety.
• Perform additional related tasks as assigned.

Skills

Adherence to safety practices

Operation of transportation equipment

Accurate record-keeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Routing Software

Infinite Campus

Job description

Francis Howell School District in Missouri is seeking a Router/Dispatcher to develop and maintain bus routes in line with state, federal, and district guidelines. The role ensures accurate, efficient, and safe routing in collaboration with drivers and transportation staff.

The position supports route scheduling, time-keeping, rider monitoring, and reporting to the Board of Education. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.