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Transportation Dispatcher Gloucester Township School District - 4.0 Gloucester City, NJ Job Details Full-time From $44,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Qualifications Emergency evacuation drill instruction Google Docs Behavioral standards enforcement in schools Route optimization Managing public transportation fleets Two-way radios for driver communication Staff scheduling Employee relationship building Mid-level Dispatching Documentation tools Decision making Parent communication in school administration Safety records management Emergency communication School policy and procedure enforcement Student discipline Overseeing student conduct policies Bus incident reporting Communication skills Emergency response procedures for transportation Full Job Description

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS VACANCY NOTICE

October 2, 2026 EQUAL

OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - M/F TO

:

All Personnel FROM:

Office of the

Superintendent RE :

VACANCY NOTICE

Please be advised that the following vacancies exist in Gloucester Township Public Schools. To apply, you must go to: www.gloucestertownshipschools.org and click on the Employment tab. Deadline to apply is October 16, 2026.

POSITION

Transportation Dispatcher

LOCATION

Transportation Building

QUALIFICATIONS

See attached job description

EFFECTIVE

TBD John Bilodeau Superintendent

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE

DISPATCHER

QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate should demonstrate: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively over a two-way radio. Strong organizational and multitasking abilities. Ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of school transportation operations, routing, scheduling, and procedures. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with drivers, aides. Proficient in Google Docs and Microsoft Office.

REPORTS TO

Transportation Supervisor

SUPERVISES

All Transportation personnel.

JOB GOAL

To provide safe and efficient transportation for the students of Gloucester Township within the established guidelines of Federal, State and local laws and policies.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Communicate effectively and professionally with bus drivers, bus aides, school personnel, parents/guardians, and transportation staff both in person and over the two-way radio. Dispatch daily transportation assignments for regular school routes, field trips, athletic events, and other district transportation needs. Post, coordinate, and award field trip and athletic/sport trip assignments. Monitor daily bus operations and respond to delays, route changes, breakdowns, absences, and other transportation-related issues. Make necessary routing and scheduling adjustments based on changing transportation needs and operational circumstances. Arrange coverage for regular transportation routes when necessary, including splitting runs and reassigning transportation assignments. Coordinate substitute drivers and assist with daily staffing and transportation coverage. Respond to emergency situations and provide clear, accurate communication and direction over the radio. Review and address student transportation discipline matters, maintain appropriate documentation, and communicate concerns to the appropriate personnel. Coordinate and schedule front-door and rear-door school bus evacuation drills in cooperation with the Transportation Supervisor. Maintain accurate records of transportation assignments, incidents, discipline matters, field trips, athletic trips, and other transportation activities. Exercise sound judgment, remain calm under pressure, and prioritize student safety when addressing transportation issues. Perform other transportation-related duties as assigned by the Transportation Supervisor.

COMPENSATION

As per the Gloucester Twp. Central Administration Support Group contract minimum starting salary $44,000.00

BENEFITS:

Medical, Dental, Prescription and Vision insurance available for all employees and their eligible dependents.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

12 Months

VACATION

In accordance with current District vacation policy.

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Personnel.