What are the responsibilities and job description for the GTPSD: Transportation Dispatcher position at Gloucester Township School District?
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.