Substitute, Transportation Support

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.