School Transportation Dispatcher & Scheduler

Marana Unified School District; Marana (AZ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Marana Unified School District seeks a Dispatcher to maintain schedules for dispatching bus drivers to transport students to and from school facilities. Under general supervision, the role ensures timely and safe student transport and coordinates with drivers and staff.

The position requires knowledge of transportation procedures, strong organizational and clerical skills, and the ability to operate district transportation software.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of transportation procedures and regulations.
• Ability to read and comply with standards in school transportation.
• Experience with dispatching drivers and vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Dispatch replacements for drivers and attendants due to absences or leaves.
• Assign routes and buses to relief drivers and district vehicles to staff as needed.
• Coordinate drivers and schedules for activities and trips other than bus routes.
• Monitor, respond to, and maintain two-way radio communication with drivers.
• Deal with emergencies such as vehicle accidents or missing students.
• Document dispatch activities and collaborate with staff.

Skills

Office software

Transportation regulations

Dispatch scheduling

Organizational skills

Tools

District transportation software

Job description

Marana Unified School District seeks a Dispatcher to maintain schedules for dispatching bus drivers to transport students to and from school facilities. Under general supervision, the role ensures timely and safe student transport and coordinates with drivers and staff.

The position requires knowledge of transportation procedures, strong organizational and clerical skills, and the ability to operate district transportation software.