Transportation Scheduler - Dispatcher - Driver (QSS # 7061)

Santa Clara Unified School District; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Certificate Copy

CPR/First Aid Certification

Driver's License Copy

Job summary

Santa Clara Unified School District is seeking a dedicated School Bus Dispatcher to coordinate driver assignments and oversee daily routes for student transportation. You will ensure efficient coverage, monitor schedules, and support a team of drivers and transportation staff to maintain safe, timely service.

Responsibilities include training drivers, keeping essential records, and addressing routing concerns in compliance with California regulations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of transportation routing and scheduling including computer systems.
• Laws and regulations governing pupil transportation in California.
• Completion of 12th grade or equivalent; past experience in school pupil transportation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, assign drivers to cover required work.
• Schedule and coordinate school bus transportation for students.
• Assist in training and supervision of drivers.
• Maintain records and handle routing/scheduling complaints.
• Support Transportation staff and direct drivers.

Job description

Welcome to Santa Clara Unified School District! Thank you for your interest in Santa Clara Unified School District. Our employees work together to support students by providing an engaging and equitable education where each student reaches their full potential and is prepared for work and life. SCUSD’s core value embodies five elements that support our students:

• Excellence and Continuous Improvement
• Equity and Social Justice
• Student Voice and Empowerment
• Communication, Empathy, Respect
• Collaborate We encourage you to model our mission and core values through your work in Santa Clara Unified School District. Santa Clara Unified School District serves over 15,000 TK-12 students, in addition to students in Preschool through Adult School. Neighborhoods in the Cities of Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, San Jose, and Cupertino comprise the District's 56 square-mile area. Santa Clara Unified prides itself on having teachers, classified employees, and administrators who are dedicated, experienced professionals who care about each student's well-being and academic preparation. NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT: Santa Clara Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), mental or physical disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. The Title IX Coordinator is Stacy Joslin, 1889 Lawrence Road, Santa Clara, CA 95051Requirements / Qualifications

Under general supervision, assign drivers to cover required work. Schedule and coordinate efficient and effective school bus transportation for students requiring service. Assist in the training and supervision of drivers. Keep necessary records; handle complaints on routing and scheduling. Assist and provide support to Transportation staff; monitors and directs the work of drivers and other staff.

Candidate should have knowledge of transportation routing and scheduling including computer systems application; laws and regulations governing the transportation of pupils in the State of California; and materials, equipment and standard practices of transporting all types of students. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Completion of 12th grade, or any combination of education, experience, and training which meets or exceeds the standards of knowledge, skills, and abilities listed above; At least three years’ experience in school pupil transportation; Experience and/or education related to home-to-school and/or special education routing for school pupil transportation. Previous dispatch experience is preferred. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Maintain a valid Class B California Driver’s License with appropriate endorsements. Valid California School Bus Driver and Medical certificates and First Aid certificate. All drivers are subject to random drug testing.

• Certificate Copy (California School Bus Driver & Medical certificates)
• CPR/First Aid Certification
• Driver's License Copy (valid Class B California Driver's License)

Comments and Other InformationIncomplete applications and/or those lacking current information may not be considered as eligible candidates

Incomplete applications and/or those lacking current information may not be considered as eligible candidates