TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANT
Transportation Department
Part-Time, 10 Months

The Transportation Assistant assists the Bus Driver with loading and unloading special needs and disabled students and preparing them for transport to and from designated locations.  Essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Student Management: Maintains appropriate level of behavior and control of students while in transport;
• Secures Students: Positions students within bus, assists with operation of lift, secures wheelchair with appropriate tie-downs and secures them with appropriate harnesses;
• Performs tasks as directed by driver to administer to the special medical and first aid needs of the students;
• Assists driver in assuring full compliance with safety policies in transporting and handling students;
• Attends pre-service, in-service, and other required meetings pertaining to the job;
• Assists in other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:  Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school. A valid Virginia driver’s license is preferred. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Satisfactory health condition as certified to by competent medical authority. CPR/First Aid required -- on site training provided.  Ability to develop and maintain an empathetic attitude towards disabled students; Communicate and develop effective working relationships with students, parents, and staff.

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS AND NATURE OF WORK CONTACTS:   Duties performed typically in school settings to include: buses and classrooms. Regular travel on school transportation throughout Albemarle County is necessary. Frequent lifting of children and equipment up to 50 pounds may be required. Regular movement of children by wheelchairs and other mechanical devices is required. Daily contact is made with special-need and disabled students; classroom teachers and the driver. Regular contact with other staff members, parents and medical professionals may be required.

SALARY:   $10.09 - $12.11/ Hourly, depending on experience and qualifications.  Albemarle County offers a very generous employee benefit program, including medical, dental and retirement programs, paid holidays, and a host of other benefits options.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Until filled

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