Program Assistant- Transportation & Attendance Support Specialist

Pace-Center-For-Girl; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Pace Center for Girls in Gainesville, FL is seeking a Transportation and Attendance Support Specialist for a part-time role at 20/hr. The position focuses on reliable, safe transport and consistent school attendance while building positive relationships with students, families, and staff.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a Florida driver's license, with a preference for prior experience in an educational setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Current Florida driver’s license or state issued ID

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
• 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

Skills

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Posting Details

• Posted on September 9, 2026

Locations

• Alachua Gainesville, FL 32601, USA
• On-site
• Center Program Management
• Part-Time
• Requisition #: PROGR005697

Description

Summary

$20/hr

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 r educed 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
• 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

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