TRANSPORTATION COORDINATOR

TRANSPORTATION COORDINATORFULL-TIMENorth Attleborough Public Schools is seeking a highly organized, responsive, and solutions-oriented Transportation Coordinator to oversee and coordinate the Districts student transportation operations. The Transportation Coordinator serves as the primary point of coordination for student transportation and works closely with families, schools, District administrators, transportation providers, and staff to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient transportation services. The District utilizes a private contractor for its regular yellow-bus transportation and also owns and operates a fleet of vehicles that provide transportation for students with disabilities and other specialized transportation needs. The Transportation Coordinator will have direct responsibility for the day-to-day operation and supervision of the District-operated transportation program while also overseeing and coordinating services provided by contracted transportation vendors.Primary ResponsibilitiesCoordinate the Districts overall student transportation program, including regular education, special education, and other specialized transportation services.Serve as the Districts primary liaison with its contracted yellow-bus transportation provider and other transportation vendors.Monitor routes, schedules, ridership, capacity, arrival and departure times, and service performance.Manage the day-to-day operation of the Districts fleet of special education transportation vehicles.Develop and adjust special education and specialized transportation routes to maximize efficiency while meeting student needs.Supervise District-employed drivers, monitors, and other transportation staff, including scheduling, assignments, attendance, performance, and coverage.Coordinate substitute drivers and monitors and respond to daily staffing or transportation issues.Work collaboratively with the Student Services Department to implement transportation requirements contained in student IEPs and other plans.Respond promptly and professionally to questions and concerns from parents/guardians, school administrators, and staff.Troubleshoot transportation issues and develop practical, timely solutions when routes, staffing, vehicles, weather, construction, or other circumstances disrupt service.Maintain accurate transportation records, route information, vehicle documentation, and other required records.Coordinate vehicle maintenance, inspections, registrations, and other fleet-related requirements.Monitor contractor performance and assist District leadership in addressing service concerns and evaluating transportation operations.Assist with transportation planning, budgeting, invoicing, and efforts to improve operational efficiency and control costs.Ensure transportation operations comply with applicable District policies and local, state, and federal requirements.Perform other transportation-related duties as assigned.QualificationsPreferred: Previous experience in school transportation, fleet operations, logistics, dispatching, operations management, or a related field.Experience supervising employees and managing schedules, routes, or other complex daily operations.Familiarity with special-education transportation and student transportation requirements.Candidates without direct transportation experience are encouraged to apply if they can demonstrate the skills and experience necessary to successfully manage a complex, fast-moving operation.Successful candidates should demonstrate: Exceptional organizational and logistical skills.Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions quickly.Experience supervising, coordinating, or leading employees.Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond effectively to unexpected problems.Strong interpersonal and customer-service skills, including the ability to work effectively with families, staff, vendors, and administrators.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records and schedules.Comfort using technology, spreadsheets, databases, routing software, and other operational systems.Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively as part of a larger District team.A commitment to student safety, reliability, professionalism, and continuous improvement.