Findlay City Schools

Findlay, Ohio

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Transportation Dispatcher

Number of positions: 2

Hours: 6 1/2 hours per day

209 day contract

Job Description:

The Transportation Dispatcher plays a vital role in the daily operations of the Findlay City Schools Transportation Department. This position is responsible for efficiently routing buses using current routing software, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring that all student transportation needs are met in a safe and timely manner.

Key Responsibilities:

Route school buses as needed using the district’s routing software.
Verify the accuracy of routing software and update as necessary.
Print route sheets and assist in bid day preparation.
Provide all schools with current and accurate bus route information.
Ensure daily route coverage by monitoring absences and assigning flexible drivers and aides to open routes.
Communicate with parents regarding transportation concerns, including address changes, babysitter information, and student-specific needs or discipline issues.
Confirm transportation eligibility for students requesting services.
Maintain clear and effective communication with bus drivers to identify and resolve routing issues.
Assign daily "Extra" routes and coordinate field trip scheduling.
Create and manage the weekend field trip schedule for drivers and school buildings, and track assignments.
Review and analyze bus camera footage as requested by administration.
Update driver routes as needed throughout the year.
Report student or driver behavior concerns to the Transportation Supervisor.
Perform general office duties including answering phones, filing, making copies, and assisting with clerical tasks as needed.
Carry out additional responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor or Administrator.

Qualifications:

Demonstrates strong communication and active listening skills, with the ability to address parent concerns and interact with individuals in a calm, respectful, and professional manner—even in challenging or emotionally charged situations

Experience with routing software preferred.
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Familiarity with school transportation operations is a plus.

Hold a Bus Driver License or be willing to obtain one.

EEO Disclaimer

Findlay City Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry or genetic information (collectively, "Protected Classes").

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.