What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bus Attendant position at Charlotte County Public Schools?
Bus Attendent
Calendar 189/Hours Vary
Paygrade 1 - $17.50/hr
THIS POSTING IS FOR CURRENT CCPS SUBSTITUTE TRANSPORTATION EMPLOYEES ONLY.
Charlotte County Public Schools boasts a competitive compensation package* for employees. This package includes a robust employee benefits offering with access to plan options for supplemental and options plans. CCPS offers plan members an onsite Wellness Center. The Wellness Center provides no-cost preventative care, low-cost acute care appointments, behavioral health services, and prescription dispensing for select prescriptions at no additional cost!
Qualifications:
- Diploma: high school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Ability and willingness to carry out oral and written instructions.
- Ability to understand students with special needs and demonstrates an aptitude / competence for the work to be performed.
- Ability to assist physically handicapped students (braces, wheelchairs, crutches, car seats, etc.).
- Ability and willingness to pursue training in ESE and pre-K field.
- Such alternatives to the above preferred qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.
Performance Responsibilities:
- Works closely with the transportation department and school staff in the safe and efficient transportation of students with special needs.
- Checks all restraints on vehicle prior to student loading, ensuring that restraints are in good repair and ready for use.
- Adjusts special restraints as needed for the safety and comfort of students.
- Works with driver in operating the side lift for loading and unloading students in wheelchairs and, with the help of the driver, secures the wheelchairs and/or car seats into place on the bus.
- Is familiar with the responsibilities of the bus driver as these overlap with the attendants’, including information such as stop location, route, student IEP, and/or student management concerns.
- Assists driver in maintaining discipline on the bus.
- Assists driver in all emergencies.
- Attends all required safety and training sessions, as required.
- Complies with all written official policies of the Transportation Department, Charlotte County School Board policies, and regulations of the State Board of Education.
- Maintains effective working relationships with other employees, parents, and public.
- Performs other job related functions as may be assigned.
Full job description can be found: https://www.yourcharlotteschools.net/23852_4
Compensation information can be found here: https://www.yourcharlotteschools.net/23851_4
Benefits information can be found here: https://www.yourcharlotteschools.net/23899_4
*Benefits eligibility will be determined and communicated to new hires during the onboarding process.
Charlotte County Schools promotes Equal Educational and Employment Opportunities. CCPS CONSIDERS VETERAN’S PREFERENCES FOR ALL POSITIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH F.S. 295.07.
