DATE POSTED: April 8, 2026
BEGINNING DATE: July 1, 2026
*ONLY CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF THE ARTESIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY AT THIS TIME. **Complete the application as an INTERNAL APPLICANT and attach a resume and cover letter to the application to be considered for this position.
JOB OVERVIEW
The Transportation Coordinator is primarily responsible for overseeing all daily to-and-from student transportation operations, working closely with the district’s contracted bus provider to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient routing, scheduling, and communication. This includes managing routes, addressing day-to-day transportation issues, and serving as the districts main point of contact for all to-and-from bus services.
In addition, the coordinator organizes and supervises transportation for extracurricular and athletic activities by coordinating activity buses with the bus contractor as well as the district suburban (8-passenger) vehicles. Responsibilities include scheduling, communicating with drivers and contractors, maintaining accurate records in the Travel Tracker system, and collaborating with the contractor, athletic director, coaches, staff, and vendors. The coordinator proactively troubleshoots transportation concerns and ensures all student transportation—both daily routes and activity travel—runs smoothly, safely, and efficiently.
As an Alternative Education Setting Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality virtual education to students being served in an online learning environment. You will employ effective instructional strategies, utilize digital tools, and foster a positive and engaging online learning experience. This role requires adaptability, a high level of technological proficiency in online platforms/learning management systems, and a commitment to supporting students in achieving their academic goals. This teacher must be able to troubleshoot technical issues and provide guidance to students on accessing and using online resources.
The coordinator provides support to the Athletic Director during the fall sports season, including checking in on game workers, assisting with event supervision, managing gate operations, and ensuring smooth event execution.
*All roles will require extended work hours including evenings and weekends to assist students during non-traditional school hours, to address transportation issues and ensure timely, organized and safe travel for our students.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Administrative license preferred
- Teaching certificate or licensure
- Ability to work collaboratively with bus contractors, coaches, staff, and stakeholders
- Strong understanding of transportation regulations, safety standards, and best practices
- Proven experience in online teaching or distance learning environments
- Strong understanding of educational technology and online learning platforms
- Ability to adapt teaching methods to accommodate diverse student needs
- Highly organized and self-motivated
- Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills, both written and verbal
REPORTS TO: Superintendent and Athletic Director
WORK SCHEDULE: 234 Day Contract
SALARY: Base salary determined on Salary Schedule
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY-Discrimination against an otherwise qualified individual with a disability or any individual by reason of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, or national origin is prohibited. Efforts will be made in recruitment and employment to ensure equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons. If due to a disability, you are currently unable to perform any of the job duties identified in this job description, advise the personnel department of that condition. The personnel department will make a determination whether a reasonable accommodation can be made in these job duties and procedures to address that disability.