School Transportation Dispatch Lead

Washoeschools; Nevada; On-site; USD 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

PERS

Job summary

Washoe County School District is seeking a Dispatch Supervisor to oversee the Transportation Dispatch operations, supervise staff, coordinate with internal and external partners, and support compliance, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement.

This role includes managing dispatch activities, ensuring driver and vehicle readiness, and participating in hiring, onboarding, and training activities to maintain safe and reliable transportation services.

Qualifications

• Reading, writing, basic math, and verbal communications.
• Laws, regulations and practices relating to school bus operations; applicable safety standards and procedures.
• Radio communication rules and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Directly plans, organizes, and oversees Dispatch division operations.
• Supervises, evaluates, mentors, and develops Dispatch Technicians and support staff.
• Monitors payroll, attendance, leave, and staffing coverage.
• Provides employee training, coaching, technical guidance, and professional development.

Skills

Reading & writing

Verbal communications

Basic math

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's degree (information systems, emergency services, business administration)

Tools

GPS

CAD

School bus routing systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Washoe County School District is seeking a Dispatch Supervisor to oversee the Transportation Dispatch operations, supervise staff, coordinate with internal and external partners, and support compliance, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement.

This role includes managing dispatch activities, ensuring driver and vehicle readiness, and participating in hiring, onboarding, and training activities to maintain safe and reliable transportation services.