Special Needs Coordinator

Zūm is a rapidly expanding Series E startup backed by industry leaders Sequoia Capital, SoftBank, Spark Capital, and GIC, with a bold mission to transform the stagnant school transportation industry. Operating in over 15 states across the United States—with flagship hubs in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Seattle—we are actively extending our reach to the East Coast and Midwest regions. As a technology-driven company, we deploy cutting-edge solutions to manage and operate school district transportation systems while also launching our own charter platform and developing proprietary SaaS offerings. Additionally, we are spearheading a nationwide initiative to electrify school transportation fleets, simultaneously supporting local utilities by feeding much-needed energy back into the grid. We have been recognized as CNBC 50 disruptor, Financial Times 500 fastest growing companies, Fast Company World Changing Ideas.

Interested in joining us? We’re hiring for several roles with a June2026 start date, and we’ll be reviewing applications and scheduling interviews in the coming weeks.

Work with customer to ensure proper communication with Special Needs Department to obtain proper student data information

Work with School Ops to be local liaison

Oversee SPED dispatcher(s)

Oversee day-to-day transportation operations, including scheduling, staffing, route assignments, and field trip/charter coordination

Monitor and analyze operational KPIs using Zum's IT infrastructure, implementing corrective actions to exceed performance targets

Partner with the Operations Manager to maintain operational readiness, respond to real-time challenges, and ensure facilities are organized, safe, and efficiently operated

Collaborate with the Maintenance Manager to ensure fleet readiness and equipment is installed properly

Maintain Special Needs equipment inventory

Work with Routers to design school bus routes using Zum’s routing software, understanding fleet capacity and logistics constraints, and maximizing efficiency, accuracy, and on-time performance

Critically analyze daily schedules to support on-time performance, efficient routing, and productivity objectives while maintaining positive user experience

Continuously improve routes and communicate adjustments to all stakeholders in a timely manner

Perform various administrative tasks

Other duties as assigned

High school Diploma or equivalent required; completion of college level courses preferred

3-5 years’ experience in customer service environment required

Strong customer service skills required

Solid data entry skills required

Proficient use of computers required; Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc

One or more years of driving experience on field trips preferred

Strong verbal communication skills and telephone etiquette skills; ability to respond and present professionally to callers and customers.

Highly organized and able to work with minimal supervision

The targeted base salary range for this role is listed in the compensation section below. Actual salary may be above or below this range based on factors such as location, skills, and relevant experience. In addition, this position may include additional compensation in the form of a sign-on bonus. If you are a full-time salaried or hourly worker, we offer the following benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Holidays, Vacation, and more. The targeted pay range for this role is $64,000 - $69,000 USD.