School Transportation Dispatcher & Records Clerk

Dubuque Community School District; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Dubuque Community Schools in Dubuque, IA is seeking a Transportation Clerk/Dispatcher to support safe and efficient student and staff transportation through office operations. The role requires a high school diploma, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Windows-based software; you will manage routes, records, payroll-related forms, and coordination with buses.

This 6-hour daily, 185-day assignment pays $16.85 per hour, with responsibilities including dispatch, front desk duties, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Strong communication and public relations skills.
• Proficient with Windows software and record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Meet all requirements of the Departments of Education and Transportation.
• Participate in Employee Drug and Alcohol Testing Program.
• Provide safe transportation for students/staff free of bullying and harassment.
• Meet the needs of students with/without disabilities.
• Supervise and dispatch personnel and vehicles for buildings, grounds, transportation, and schools.
• Notify and maintain state certification records for bus drivers (CDL-B, DOT).
• Handle accident, background, incident, Medicaid, PTI, and payride forms.
• Notify and collect payride fees and maintain the database.
• Act as liaison during vehicular emergencies with 911 and transportation staff.
• Answer department phones and route calls to appropriate personnel.
• Liaise with families and school personnel for complaints and requests.
• Apply knowledge of Frontline AESOP, Onscreen GPS, Infinite Campus, TimeClockPlus, Traversa, iVisions, InTouch.
• Maintain reports, correspondences, phone, and radio communications.
• Assist with record systems for routes, employees, rosters, inventories, and files.
• Assist with transportation budgeting and state/federal reports.
• Keep up-to-date with DCSD roads, streets, and boundaries.
• Assist in rerouting during emergencies or weather events.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by Transportation Manager.

Skills

Communication

Public relations

Typing speed

Decision making

Crisis response

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Frontline AESOP

Onscreen GPS

Infinite Campus

TimeClockPlus

Traversa routing

iVisions

InTouch

Job description

Dubuque Community Schools in Dubuque, IA is seeking a Transportation Clerk/Dispatcher to support safe and efficient student and staff transportation through office operations. The role requires a high school diploma, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Windows-based software; you will manage routes, records, payroll-related forms, and coordination with buses.

This 6-hour daily, 185-day assignment pays $16.85 per hour, with responsibilities including dispatch, front desk duties, and