Route Scheduler

ROUTE SCHEDULER

Denver Public Schools

Applications will be received until December 22, 2025
. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board k12.org.

Seniority level:
Mid-Senior level

Employment type:

Full-time

Job function:
Management and Manufacturing

Industries:
Primary and Secondary Education

Prepares, modifies and maintains more complex school bus routes to provide a cost‑effective transportation system for Denver Public Schools. Drive bus routes when necessary.

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
• Salary Range: $48,547.00 – $58,257.00 yearly.  for more information on compensation for these roles.
• Other Total Reward offerings such as time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.

• Plan, design and determine more complex bus routes that match equipment to student requirements using the most cost effective and efficient methods.
• Maintain ongoing familiarity with bus load factors, actual transit time, special equipment, dispatching activity and reporting procedures and all safety policies.
• Maintain an ongoing knowledge of changes to road networks and traffic patterns in and around the City and County of Denver.
• Access and enter appropriate data into both the routing and student information systems.
• Process new students into bus routes as required.
• Prepare/ forward referrals in accordance with Transportation Department policies and procedures, when appropriate.
• Receive and appropriately respond to incoming phone calls from Transportation staff, parents, school representatives and other members of the community.
• Manage other transportation services (sub-contractors, RTD, Yellow Cab, etc.) as needed.
• Maintain accurate contacts and phone numbers for responses requiring specific expertise.
• Maintain a continuous and cooperative coordination work relationship with the Excursion Coordinator and Athletic/ASA Supervisor.
• Assist the Excursion/ASA program specialists in assuring the most efficient and effective assignment of tasks.
• Drive routes when required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• This is a safety-sensitive position within the DPS School District and mandatory position requirements include: a copy of current Driving Record at time of hire, clear CBI criminal/background investigation and compliance with Drug Free/Pre-hire and Random Drug testing conducted throughout duration of assignment.

• Minimum High School Diploma/GED
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics/Workflow Analysis, Resource Information, or Business Administration is preferred.
• Three (3) years experience in school transportation.
• Effective communication skills especially in writing and over the two-way radio.
• Experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office products (e.g., Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), mapping and routing software.
• Bilingual skills in Spanish preferred.
• Maintain a current CDL license with ‘S’ and 'P' endorsement that meets all CDE regulations and is insurable by the Colorado School District Self-Insurance Pool.
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Effectively handle multiple demands and competing deadlines
• The ability to take responsibility for one’s own performance
• Work collaboratively with others on a team
• Aptitude for variety and changing expectations and fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of transportation rules and requirements that support educational programs and activities.
• Knowledge and ability to measure distances using vehicle-mounted linear measurement devices.
• Maintain a detailed knowledge of two-way radio procedures to back‑up dispatcher.
• Ability to conceptualize routes and schedules and be detail oriented.
• Ability to manage a complex deadline-driven workload, including planning and organization.
• Ability to analyze data concerning student ridership, demographics, traffic surveys, maps, consists and revenues.
• Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with a wide variety of…