Job Title: Transportation Assistant

Reports to:
Job Group:School-Related Personnel

 

FLSA:Non-Exempt
Job Code:5113
Salary Schedule:PG01

JOB GOAL

This employee is responsible for working with exceptional students who are transported by school bus. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of those in this position.
  1. Assisting and supervising students as they board and leave the school bus.
  2. Monitoring and supervising each student at all times while on the bus.
  3. Following closely the instructions of the bus driver with regard to supervision and handling of students.
  4. Being aware of and perpared to meet any emergency situation which might arise.
  5. Being on time to meet the bus at designated stop.
  6. Following instructions from teachers and principals.
  7. Performing other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

  • Functional literacy.
  • Ability to communicate effectively.

EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience in working as a paraprofessional.
  • Experience in school transportation.
  • Experience in working with exceptional students.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

None.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

WORKING CONDITIONS

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT

General office equipment, including personal computers, fax machines, copiers, telephones, scanners, etc.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District’s approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be established by the District.

Performance of the job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the School Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Pasco County Schools will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to allow them to perform the essential functions of the job when such individuals request an accommodation.

Transportation Assistant;   EST: ;   REV: June 29, 1993;   Board Approved: