Transportation Coordinator

Transportation Coordinator

Waltham Public Schools Central Office – Waltham, Massachusetts

Job : 5573736

Final date to receive applications: Mar 20, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Mar 06, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: The job of Transportation Coordinator was established for the purpose of supervising transportation services for the Waltham Public Schools. The job also entails developing bus routes to maximize the efficiency and safety of transportation services and minimize the costs of providing these services.

• Will formulate the specifications which need to be incorporated into regular and special education transportation contractual agreements.
• Will recommend contract changes whenever necessary and appropriate.
• Will prepare safe and efficient bus routes and schedules for all public, parochial and charter schools. This includes Special Education and MKV and Foster Care transportation.
• Will prepare and administer a transportation budget.
• Will serve as the direct liaison between the school system and the contracted transportation providers.
• Will develop an accountability process (i.e. a reporting procedure) with the contracted transportation providers.
• Will serve as a liaison with parents and principals regarding transportation problems and/or special requests.
• Will attend appropriate School Committee, subcommittee and staff meetings.
• Will maintain safety standards in accordance with federal and state regulations governing the transportation of school age children.
• Will conform to all state laws and regulations regarding school transportation.
• Will complete all reports required by state and other authorities.
• Will monitor on a regular basis the entire transportation system in order to ensure each student, through safe and efficient transportation, takes full advantage of the complete range of curricular and extracurricular activities offered by the Waltham Public Schools.
• Will develop and implement a system for complaint and crisis management.
• Will work closely with the PIC to assign bus routes to new students.
• Will work closely with and perform such other tasks as the Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations may assign.
• Coordinates with attendance officers regarding student residency.
• Works closely with school leaders regarding school specific transportation.

REPORTS TO: Assistant Superintendent for Finance/ Operations

WORKYEAR: 12 Month position

Non-union aligned

Exempt

Salary: $80,000- $95,000

• Strong interpersonal skills
• BS or BA degree in technology, education, finance, business administration, public management or related field
• 3‑5 years of experience (preferred)
• Excellent oral, written and presentation, communication and negotiation skills
• Understanding and knowledge of Transportation Routing Software
• Ability to manage and perform business functions
• Intermediate to advanced level PC skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Full-Time

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