Transportation Routing Specialist

JobID: 6842 **Position Type:** Transportation **Date Posted:** 3/12/2026 **Location:** Transportation At Hopkins Public Schools, we believe that our strength lies in the diversity of our students, staff, and community. We are a proudly inclusive E\-12 district serving approximately 7,200 students across the City of Hopkins and surrounding communities. Our district represents a rich mosaic of cultures, backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences; we value and celebrate that diversity in everything we do. As an academically rigorous and human\-centered district, we are committed to fostering a welcoming environment where every student and staff member feels seen, heard, and valued. There is no "typical" Hopkins student, and we embrace this truth as a catalyst for innovation, growth, and equity in learning. **We seek educators and staff who are equity\-minded, culturally responsive, and deeply committed to creating inclusive spaces where all learners can thrive.** We welcome candidates who are passionate about dismantling systemic barriers, advancing justice, and preparing students to become bold, collaborative, and compassionate global citizens. When you join Hopkins Public Schools, you are not just joining a district, you are becoming part of a community that honors difference, nurtures potential, and inspires remarkable achievement in every learner, from birth through graduation. **You are welcome at Hopkins. You belong at Hopkins.** **SUMMARY:** Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Transportation, the Transportation Router coordinates district transportation services with schools and bus contractors and monitors bus contractor route performance. Interacts with district staff, bus drivers, bus contractor supervisors, students, parents, and the community at\-large. When requests for service, changes in service, or information regarding the quality of transportation service are received, the Special Education Router will facilitate quality service by meeting the needs of bus riders yet maintaining adherence to state, federal and district policies. Analyzes the system for overloads, time of runs/routes, and non\-compliant bus stops, and determine a course of action and make changes accordingly, revises and distributes detailed records of busing schedules to schools and contractors on an ongoing basis and prepare the yearly busing information mailing for students. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**: *This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all\-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job\-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job\-related knowledge and skills.*+ Provide back\-up general telephone support as necessary. + Manage peak\-time bus operations as scheduled by the Assistant Director of Transportation. + Coordinate and maintain the district transportation routing syste...