School Bus Dispatcher - ITHACA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT : Job Details

The work involves responsibility for assisting the Assistant School Transportation Director in coordinating and directing the actions of school bus drivers and school bus attendants. Assists in scheduling all school bus runs; calls substitute drivers as needed, and sees that all buses are dispatched. Assists in handling routing and bus stop problems, complaints, and new children within the district. Confers with parents and principals on behavior problems. May handle the recording and submission of drivers' time cards and their payroll. May check periodically all buses for compliance with safety laws. Assists in the orientation and training of new bus drivers. Reevaluates driving habits of veteran bus drivers. Assists the Assistant School Transportation Director in a variety of areas where assigned. May drive a school bus when required. Complete the School Related Personnel application online.