School Bus Route Planner & Operations Lead

TRANSPORTATION; Bothell (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Northshore School District is seeking a Transportation Coordinator to develop and maintain district bus routes for various programs, coordinating drivers and buses per labor contracts. Responsibilities include creating safe and efficient routes, handling communications with parents, drivers, and administrators, and supporting state revenue and reporting requirements.

The role emphasizes routing software management, alignment with seniority bidding, and regular collaboration with the

Qualifications

• Experience developing and maintaining district bus routes for students.
• Familiarity with labor contracts and seniority bidding procedures.
• Ability to coordinate drivers, radios/phone communications, and communicate with parents, drivers, and administrators.

Responsibilities

• Ensure student transportation routes are covered daily and drivers are matched to routes.
• Set up routes for basic, special education, shuttles, and field trips.
• Coordinate with Business Analyst for state ridership reports, attendance, payroll, and fiscal activities.
• Discuss and resolve transportation problems with parents, drivers, and administrators.
• Manage routing software and maximize efficient use of routes, stops, and boundaries.

Skills

Route optimization

Driver coordination

Communication skills

State compliance

Tools

Routing software

Job description

Northshore School District is seeking a Transportation Coordinator to develop and maintain district bus routes for various programs, coordinating drivers and buses per labor contracts. Responsibilities include creating safe and efficient routes, handling communications with parents, drivers, and administrators, and supporting state revenue and reporting requirements.

The role emphasizes routing software management, alignment with seniority bidding, and regular collaboration with the