School Transportation Strategy & Dispatch Lead

Framingham Public Schools; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Framingham Public Schools in Framingham, Massachusetts seeks an Assistant Director of Transportation to oversee pupil transport operations, route planning, and regulatory compliance, stepping in for the Director when needed. This role emphasizes performance, safety, and service quality across the district’s transportation program.

This exempt, full‑time position requires strong leadership, data‑driven decision making, and excellent coordination with school administrators, drivers, parents, and

Qualifications

• Educational Requirement: High School Diploma or equivalent; corresponding college coursework preferred.
• Professional Experience: Experience in pupil transport, logistics management, or fleet operations preferred.
• Language Proficiency: Bilingual in Spanish and/or Portuguese preferred.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Route Planning & Optimization for district routes.
• Dispatch support, incident management, and customer communications.
• Roster & eligibility controls for student riders; cost estimation for trips.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Problem Solving

Strategic Planning

Relationship Building

Cultural Proficiency

Reliability

Organization & Time Management

Data‑Driven Decision Making

Technology Proficiency

Compliance & Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

College coursework preferred

Bilingual Spanish/Portuguese preferred

Tools

Edulog

Routing Software

Job description

Framingham Public Schools in Framingham, Massachusetts seeks an Assistant Director of Transportation to oversee pupil transport operations, route planning, and regulatory compliance, stepping in for the Director when needed. This role emphasizes performance, safety, and service quality across the district’s transportation program.

This exempt, full‑time position requires strong leadership, data‑driven decision making, and excellent coordination with school administrators, drivers, parents, and