Scheduler/Dispatcher

Bakersfield City School District•Bakersfield, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Scheduler/Dispatcher is responsible for developing transportation schedules within District guidelines, providing dispatch as necessary, and directing drivers as assigned. This role involves managing transportation needs, coordinating with staff, drivers, and parents, and ensuring efficient route coverage.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Possession of a valid school bus driver certificate
Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative
Ability to work effectively and react with sound judgment under stress and in emergency situations
Ability to organize and prepare reports
Ability to perform computer work, including data entry and computations
Ability to communicate effectively with school and district staff, drivers, and parents
Ability to coordinate a variety of transportation needs and assignments simultaneously in a clear and concise manner
Willingness and ability to work flexible schedules
Online application and any required documents listed below must be submitted by 8:00 p.m. on October 14, 2026
Resume
2 Letters of Recommendation (dated within 1 year of the closing date)
Copies of required certificates, transcripts or diplomas may be submitted with application.
District may require that originals be presented for verification prior to employment.
Please check with Personnel Services regarding acceptable documents.
For positions requiring college course work official transcripts will be required upon employment.
It is the applicant's responsibility to meet all application requirements and supply copies of all required documents.
A separate set of paperwork is required for each application submitted.
All application materials submitted become the property of Bakersfield City School District.
Some positions may require proof of privately owned automobile insurance and the possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle operator's license.
Fingerprint clearance by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice is a condition of appointment after all other required job conditions have been met.
Must present verification of completion of Child Abuse Mandated Reporter training or obtain verification within six (6) weeks of hire and annually thereafter, as required by the California Child Abuse Neglect Reporting Act.
Assembly Bill (AB2534) and Senate Bill (SB848), mandates all certificated and classified applicants provide a complete and accurate list of every school district, county office of education, charter school, and/or state special school (Local Educational Agencies (LEA)) where the applicant has previously worked, regardless of the length of service, including full-time, part-time and substitute employment.
If multiple LEAs are within the same district, only the district information is required.
Failure to disclose any previous educational employment and/or providing false information in a job application may result in the disqualification of your application.

Responsibilities

Prepares route schedules, makes corrections, and distributes information to staff, schools, and the public per District timelines.
Prepares pupil count information and maintains an accounting of schedule changes and bus stops.
Dispatches and directs drivers, assigns substitute drivers, and monitors their activities.
Makes special education and other program changes daily as needed.
Conducts in-service training for drivers and monitors.
Keeps records and prepares required reports.
Communicates information between parents, school and district staff, and drivers.
Ensures route coverage and changes are communicated clearly and timely to all affected staff members and stakeholders.
Drives a school bus route as needed.
Evaluates staff as assigned.
Models personal and professional values of equity, integrity, caring, collaboration, personal and collective accountability.
Performs other related duties as assigned.