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Job Opening Information School Bus Dispatcher

Application Deadline
8/4/2025
Position Start Date
8/11/2025

Position Title
School Bus Dispatcher
Required Application Type
Teacher / Admin
Salary/Pay Scale
$30-$35/hr (salary commensurate with experience)
Job Description

Glens Falls City School District has an anticipated opening for a School Bus Dispatcher. This is a 12-month, full-time position. Candidates should be able to work collaboratively and possess strong communication skills.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: An employee in this position is responsible for
establishing daily route schedules for school district bus drivers, and communicating with school district bus
drivers regarding routes, schedules, pick-up and drop off points. The Bus Dispatcher acts as the contact person for
all district personnel requesting transportation. The work is performed under the general supervision of the
Transportation Director or higher-level administrator in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Supervision is typically not a responsibility of this position. Does related work as required.


TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: 
Dispatches school buses for district;
Directs drivers on routing, schedules, and other factors necessary to perform efficiently;
Informs drivers of special requirements and road conditions;
Ensures all routes and assignments are implemented as scheduled;
Advises building officials of route changes, bus changes, late arrivals and departures;
Receives bus trouble calls and coordinates replacement buses and drivers;
Assists in route planning, route sheet updating, assignment of routes and driver and bus assignments;
Acts as the contact person for all district personnel requesting transportation and determines all pertinent data;
Prepares and maintains payroll records for drivers;
Maintains records, reports and logs related to the work
Interacts with mechanics and vendors in regards to maintenance on vehicles and other related equipment;
Notifies drivers of any cancellations;
Calls substitute or on-call drivers when necessary;
May drive a school bus in the absence of other drivers.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES:
Good knowledge of state and federal rules and regulations applicable to the operation of school buses and
transporting students within a school transportation system;
Good knowledge of the methods of scheduling and dispatching a school bus transportation fleet;
Good knowledge of the geographic area served by the district;
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
Ability to perform a variety of tasks simultaneously;
Ability to schedule and organize work assignments to ensure timely, efficient and effective completion;
Ability to estimate travel times and distance between two points;
Ability to read and interpret school district roads and maps;
Ability to prepare and maintain records and reports;
Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively in a team environment;
Good organizational skills; tact; patience and dependability.

**The position will be filled based on Civil Service requirements.  A provisional appointment will be made with examination to be held at a later date.  Candidate must meet civil service requirements for appointment following establishment of an eligible list.

Civil Service Title
School Bus Dispatcher
Job Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma; and
A) Associate’s degree or higher in business, education or related field;
B) Two (2) years of experience in the dispatching, scheduling, routing, and assigning of vehicles and drivers
in a transportation system; or
C) Two (2) years of driving experience in commercial or school bus setting.


SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Possession of the appropriate motor vehicle license issued by the New York State
Department of Motor Vehicles, if the incumbent is required to operate

Application Procedure

All interested applicants must register and apply through RecruitFront.  First create an application, then apply to the job posting. 

 

Please address cover letters to: 

Dr. Krislynn Dengler 

Superintendent 

15 Quade Street 

Glens Falls, NY 12801

Job Category
Transportation
Job Location
Transportation

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