Bus Attendant - Open Route

Calendar 188

Hours Vary

Paygrade 1 - $17.00

 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! If an eligible employee does not need medical coverage, CCPS has a paid benefit opt-out option.

Qualifications:

• Ability and willingness to carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to understand students with special needs and demonstrate 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.
• High school diploma or equivalent *Preferred.

*Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate.

Performance Responsibilties:

1. Works closely with the transportation department and school in the safe and efficient transportation of students with special needs.
2. Checks all restraints on vehicle prior to student loading, ensuring that restraints are in good repair and ready for use.
3. Adjusts special restraints as needed for the safety and comfort of students.
4. Works with the 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.
5. 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.
6. Assists the driver in maintaining discipline on the bus.
7. Assists the driver in all emergencies.
8. Attends all required safety and training sessions, as required.
9. Complies with all written official policies of the Transportation Department, Charlotte County Public Schools policies, and regulations of the State Board of Education.
10. Maintains effective working relationships with other employees, parents, and the public.
11. Performs other job-related functions as may be assigned

Full job description can be found: https://www.yourcharlotteschools.net/Page/16991

Compensation information can be found here: https://www.yourcharlotteschools.net/Page/16990

Benefits information can be found here: https://www.yourcharlotteschools.net/site/Default.aspx?PageID=18838

*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.