ROUTE SCHEDULER

Job Description

** Applications will be received until July 31, 2026 . 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 at careers.dpsk12.org. **

About this job:

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.

What DPS Offers You:

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
• Salary Range . $48.547 - $58.257 annually Click here for more information on compensation for these roles.
• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.

What You'll Do:

• 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.

What You'll Need:

• High School Diploma or 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' endorsement that meets all CDE regulations and is insurable by the Colorado School District Self-Insurance Pool.
• Knowledge with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Effective time management and organizational skills as well as effective communication 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 measures 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 people including drivers/bus attendants, co-workers, administrators, teachers, children and the general public.
• Ability to represent the school district in a professional and courteous manner.
• Knowledge of GPS and related software desired.
• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun

About Us

Denver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation. DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students.


DPS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth. Learn more at dpsk12.org.