GTPSD: Transportation Dispatcher

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.