What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substitute, Transportation Support position at Lee County Public Schools?
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Successful completion of a Board-approved training course for Transportation Support.
- Successful completion of a physical examination by a Board-approved physician.
- Successful completion of the dexterity test.
- Valid Adult and Child First Aid/CPR/AED certificate issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- One (1) year of related experience.
Relevant work experience or education may be substituted to satisfy minimum qualifications.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Clear and concise oral and written communication skills; organizational and management skills.
- Knowledge of general policies and procedures for the functional area of assignment.
- Knowledge of HIPAA, Public Records, Sunshine Law, FERPA, and other laws/regulations related to student and employee privacy, public information, and records retention.
- Knowledge of and experience with industry-standard equipment, materials, practices, computers, and applications.
- Ability to professionally and effectively respond to customer needs and requests for service or assistance.
- Ability to bend, twist, and have full range of motion.
- Ability to administer First Aid/CPR/AED as needed for illness, injury, or life-threatening emergencies per certification training guidelines.
Revised: 07/11/23
Responsibilities
- Work closely with the bus operator and school staff in assisting special education students on the bus and in all emergencies.
- Operate the bus side lift for loading and unloading students in wheelchairs.
- Secure wheelchairs and other special needs equipment into place on the bus with the help of the bus operator.
- Assist the bus operator in maintaining discipline on the bus.
- Respond to dispatch requests.
- Assist in keeping assigned bus clean.
- Comply with all requirements of Transportation Services directives, Board policies, and State Board of Education regulations.
- Attend parent and school conferences when requested.
- Become familiar with specific equipment needs of exceptional education students.
- Prepare reports (incidents, referrals, survey forms, etc.) for documentation purposes.
- Assist in required bus evacuation drills.
- Exhibit professionalism to include attendance, attire, attitude, and other directives from the District.
- Administer First Aid/CPR/AED as needed for illness, injury, or life-threatening emergencies per certification training guidelines.
Revised: 07/11/23
Additional Job Information
For additional information, please contact 239-590-4048.