Transportation Specialist
at Catalyst Public Schools
2026- 2027 School Year
Salary Range: $48,800-$63,440/year, DOE
An invitation to all equity-driven, exceptionally organized and detail-oriented individuals who believe in the potential of all students and who want to build a school founded upon belonging, resilience, achievement, vulnerability, enthusiasm and leadership.
WHO ARE YOU?
You are passionate about creating seamless operating procedures so that our teachers can teach and our scholars can learn. You are energetic, friendly, and you enjoy being the point person at the school for Catalyst families. You are willing to challenge yourself, your colleagues, and your scholars to realize a school where every person is known, loved, and challenged each day.
WHO ARE WE?
Being a part of the Catalyst team is a unique opportunity. We are deeply committed to achieving our mission of supporting our diverse scholars to live full lives and to succeed in college, career, and life and of finding their purpose and passion so that they can cultivate the critical hope, optimism and leadership essential to be catalysts in their community and world. Our schools are tightly knit families where every child is known, loved, and challenged. Our strong community is rooted in high expectations, joy and exudes our core values:
- Belonging. We are stronger together.
- Resiliency. What we do today is what matters most.
- Achievement. When you succeed, we all succeed.
- Vulnerability. I speak my truth and I listen to yours.
- Enthusiasm. We show our spark and bring our hearts.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Transportation Specialist
- Prepares, disseminates and follows up on a preventive maintenance schedule for school buses, pupil transportation vans and motor pool vehicles.
- Maintains daily records of shop preventive maintenance and repair activity and parts control and prepares and disseminates regular reports on the same.
- Maintains basic bus maintenance repairs, equipment, and reports.
- Assists in planning and scheduling the daily operation of the transportation system using a computerized program.
- Operates base radio and telephone communications for the Transportation Department and dispatches messages to appropriate staff and others; responds to inquiries from district staff and public to provide information, direction and/or clarification.
- Maintains daily log system of transportation activities; coordinates field trips, including receiving and inputting requests into computer systems, posting trips, assigning drivers and buses to trips.
- Communicates orally and in writing with building employees and community members concerning various matters regarding routes, trips, stops, changes, early releases, late arrivals, delays, etc.
- Accepts bus trouble calls, coordinates mechanics, replacement buses and drivers, as needed. Be willing to substitute drive as needed.
- Composes and/or prepares various documents and reports (i.e. bus stop locations, field trip information, substitute driver route lists and maps, substitute work loads, absence and substitute records, early dismissal schedules, school route maps). Ensures maps and enrollment forms are maintained and updated regularly.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
SKILLS AND CHARACTERISTICS
- Communicates orally and in writing with drivers concerning various matters, including routes, trips, special requirements, road conditions, maps, parking, etc.
- Operates base radio and telephone communications for the Transportation Department and the public to provide information, directions and/or clarification as needed to meet department operations.
- Accepts and responds to bus trouble calls; notifies mechanics of problems and arranges for replacement buses and drivers as necessary to meet operational needs.
- Assists the Transportation Director and Transportation Coordinator with various operational functions including parent-student communications regarding student discipline and route issues, state ridership reporting, etc.
- Assists with emergency evacuation drills and other bus safety programs.
- Assists Transportation Director and Transportation Coordinator with daily operations.
- Ability to instruct new and on-staff personnel in all areas of bus equipment operation, function and handling.
- Ability to work in an atmosphere where interruptions occur frequently and priorities are subject to change.
- Ability to schedule and coordinate routes and activities.
- Ability to meet the physical and mental standards necessary to perform the duties, tasks and responsibilities of a school bus driver.
- Ability to operate standard office equipment.
- Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
- Ability to read and interpret road and street maps.
- Ability to interpret rules and laws.
- Ability to make sound, appropriate decisions.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
- Ability to handle distraught and difficult people effectively.
- Ability to operate a computer and various software.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, parents and the public.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Possess or be willing and eligible to obtain a valid Washington State driver’s license with Commercial Driver’s License Class B.
- Possess or be willing and eligible to obtain a valid Washington State School Bus Driver’s Certificate.
- Possess a current first aid card.
- Possess or be willing to obtain a School Bus Driver Instructor Endorsement.
- Possess or be willing to complete the CWU Transportation Supervisors Program
Qualifications:
- Minimum age of 21.
- High School diploma or GED/equivalent.
- Minimum of three (3) years successful driving experience as a school bus driver.
- Experience with word processing, database, spreadsheet, email, and calendar software.
- Working knowledge of two-way radio equipment, operation, and dispatching devices.
WE ARE COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
Catalyst Public Schools seeks individuals of all ethnic and racial backgrounds to apply for this position. We believe that maximizing the diversity of our organization and recruiting a team that reflects the diversity of our scholars is good for our whole community.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Equal employment opportunity and respect in the workplace are the foundation of Catalyst Public Schools. We prohibit and do not tolerate harassment, intimidation, bullying, discriminatory, or retaliatory behavior. All aspects of your employment are based upon your personal capabilities and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion/creed, sex/gender (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, disability, age, military status, marital status, partnership status, status as a victim of domestic violence, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other protected class as established by federal, state, or local law.
Do you see yourself and your passion in what you have read?
To apply please complete a resume and cover lever and submit them to the careers tab at .
Pay: $48,800.00 - $63,440.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
Work Location: In person
