Program Assistant- Transportation & Attendance Support Specialist
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Pace Center for Girls
Gainesville, FL, US
Summary
The Transportation and Attendance Support Specialist ensures student safety and consistent attendance while managing daily logistics like meal distribution and transportation logs. They also provide classroom supervision, assist with testing, and support center activities to foster positive relationships with students and families.
Job Description
Summary
Pay: $20.00/hr
Schedule: Part Time 30+ Flexible Schedule
The Transportation and Attendance Support Specialist ensures students have reliable, safe transportation and consistent school attendance while fostering positive relationships with students, families, and staff. The position emphasizes safety, dependability, and proactive communication to remove barriers that impact student participation and success
Qualifications and Education Requirements
Required
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Current Florida driver’s license or state issued ID
Preferred
• Minimum six months experience in an educational environment
Roles and Responsibilities
• Follows lesson plan and supervises class in the absence of the Teacher Advisor. (Must follow the local school board guidelines with regard to certification requirements).
• Assists in proctoring the state required tests.
• Answers incoming call and greets visitors in a timely, professional, and friendly manner.
• Orders, picks up and distributes lunches for students; processes lunch forms ensure codes, i.e. free or reduced codes are accurately in the system; performs National School Lunch Program duties where applicable.
• Records and maintains transportation log; distributes transportation passes as applicable.
• Maintains daily attendance records and may enter data into ETO (and school board information
systems as assigned).
• Participates in after-hours center activities to support girls, families and the growth of the program.
• Inventories supplies for the daily operation of the meal program (where applicable).
• Assist in the administration of the Behavior Modification program.
• Maintains the stock for the incentives and outwear.
• Helps to coordinate the awards ceremony.
• Other duties as assigned
Other
• Must adhere to the Pace Center for Girls Values and Guiding Principles and upholds the ethical standards of the Agency
• Follows mission, values and principles, policies and procedures of the Pace Center for Girls
• Availability to work evenings and weekends as required to fulfill workload requirements
• Must be able to travel by automobile, plane, train, etc.; occasional overnight travel may be required
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics can be stressful, is fast-paced and requires alertness and flexibility. The noise level is usually quiet; however, noise can accelerate to moderate and high levels.
This position requires a Level II pre-employment background screening pursuant to Chapters 435, 984, 985 and 943, Florida Statutes, and the Department of Juvenile Justice policy and procedures. Additional information is available through the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website: https://info.flclearinghouse.com
Pace Center for Girls provides year-round safe and supportive academic and counseling programs to help girls understand their past and prepare for their future.
Pace’s team of counselors and educators provide middle and high school academic services, counseling, life-skills training, career preparation and more, developing individualized approaches based on each girl’s unique strengths, life experiences and needs at no cost.
Pace is a supportive community for girls to build healthy relationships, plan for their future and overcome trauma.
Girls face challenges in public schools, the juvenile justice system and in accessing mental health care. For girls who require additional support or have experienced trauma, finding the best path forward in these systems can be overwhelming.
Pace believes All girls, regardless of their story, deserve support on the road to becoming strong, compassionate and successful women. and when properly supported, all girls have the power to achieve their own vision of success, which leads to positive outcomes for themselves, their families and communities.
Founded
1985
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Jacksonville, Florida
Pace Center for Girls provides year-round safe and supportive academic and counseling programs to help girls understand their past and prepare for their future.
Pace’s team of counselors and educators provide middle and high school academic services, counseling, life-skills training, career preparation and more, developing individualized approaches based on each girl’s unique strengths, life experiences and needs at no cost.
Pace is a supportive community for girls to build healthy relationships, plan for their future and overcome trauma.
Girls face challenges in public schools, the juvenile justice system and in accessing mental health care. For girls who require additional support or have experienced trauma, finding the best path forward in these systems can be overwhelming.
Pace believes All girls, regardless of their story, deserve support on the road to becoming strong, compassionate and successful women. and when properly supported, all girls have the power to achieve their own vision of success, which leads to positive outcomes for themselves, their families and communities.
Founded
1985
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Jacksonville, Florida
