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Transportation Dispatcher

Deadline: November 12, 2026

District/Organization: Saginaw ISD

Position/Type: Other, full time

Salary: Per USW CBA (New) $20 – $23.90/hour

Position Details

RESPONSIBLE TO: Transportation Director and Transportation Supervisor

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION: Under the direction of the Transportation Administrators, this position is responsible for dispatching transportation staff to ensure safe and timely transportation of students to school and related school events. Will provide input in the development and maintenance of bus routes and provide assistance with emergencies and adjustments due to accidents, weather breakdowns, or school schedules. May assist parents, drivers, and administrators in the resolution of problem situations.

Salary: Per USW CBA (New) $20 – $23.90/hour

Departmental Responsibilities

• Daily dispatching of transportation staff.
• Assign extra trips.
• Alter, reroute, and rearrange schedules as directed.
• Working knowledge and skills with MS Excel, MS Word, and Google.
• Monitor and appropriately respond to all bus radio calls.
• May, as necessary, assign and acquaint transportation staff, including substitutes, to routes.
• Provide input in the development, monitoring, and modification of bus routes to maintain the most efficient and effective transportation operation.
• Provide timely and appropriate responses to parental inquiries and concerns.
• Coordinate with instructional staff and administrators as necessary to schedule transportation for field trips, special assignments, and related activities.
• Participate as necessary in staff, student, and consultative meetings.
• Work cooperatively with staff, parents, and the public.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Attend professional meetings, safety meetings and other meetings as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Minimal Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalency.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a school transportation department or related field.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to learn and/or demonstrated ability in working with a computerized routing program.
• Thorough knowledge of the district’s streets, bus routes, and all appropriate areas.
• Thorough knowledge of all pertinent federal, state, and local regulations, laws, policies, and procedures.
• CDL Class B license, Michigan School Bus Driver Qualifications, licenses, and prior bus driving experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to function positively under stress and severe time constraints.
• Good interpersonal relationship skills. Must be able to work well with students, parents, and co-workers.
  
  

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION

Saginaw Intermediate School District Does Not Discriminate On The Basis Of Race, Color, Religion, Sexual Orientation, Gender And Gender Identity, Disability, Age, Or National Origin In Its Programs And Activities And Provides Equal Access To The Boy Scouts And Other Designated Youth Groups. The Following Person Has Been Designated To Handle Inquiries Regarding The Non-discrimination Policies

Executive Director of Human Resources

Saginaw Intermediate School District

3933 Barnard Road, Saginaw, MI 48603

Telephone: (989) 799-4733, Fax: (989) 249-8756

Email: sisdHR@sisd.cc Web: www.sisd.cc

E-mail: personnel@sisd.cc

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