Substitute, Transportation Support

Lee County Public Schools • Fort Myers, FL

3d

About The Position

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

Requirements

• 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
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year of related experience.
• Relevant work experience or education may be substituted to satisfy minimum qualifications.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED