Transportation Assistant

Albemarle County Public Schools; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 22,813 - 27,152; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Retirement programs

Paid holidays

Job summary

A county public school system in Charlottesville, Virginia, is seeking a part-time Transportation Assistant. The role involves assisting the bus driver with loading and unloading special needs students, ensuring their safety and well-being during transport. Candidates should possess a high school diploma, CPR/First Aid certification, and demonstrate empathy towards students. The position offers a competitive hourly wage of $16.56 to $19.71 along with a generous employee benefits program including medical and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Experience in student management and transport roles.
• Valid Virginia driver's license preferred.
• Certification in CPR/First Aid required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Bus Driver in loading and unloading of special needs students.
• Maintain control and behavior of students during transport.
• Administer first aid and medication as needed.
• Attend all required meetings.

Skills

Empathy towards disabled students

Basic first aid and medication administration

Effective communication

Education

High school graduation or equivalent

Job description

Transportation Assistant

Albemarle County Public Schools Transportation - Charlottesville, Virginia. Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5340917

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Dec 15, 2025 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Transportation Assistant

Transportation Department

Part-Time, 10 Months, Pay Grade 7

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 harnesses.
• Performs tasks as directed by the Department to administer special medical and first aid needs of the students; knows the unique medical needs of all students in the vehicle; may be required to assume custody of student medication and administration of medication and first aid needs of the student.
• 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.
• Assumes responsibility for the safety of transported students in the driver’s absence or injury.
• 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 by competent medical authority. CPR/First Aid required, on site training provided.

Ability to develop and maintain an empathetic attitude towards disabled students; Ability to provide basic first aid and administer medication; 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 all types of wheelchairs, i.e. mechanical, adaptive, electric or manual 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. Ability to move up and down steps to assist student loading and unloading. Physical ability to open passenger doors, emergency exits, medicine bottles and manipulate securements, seatbelt cutters, adjust seat belts and harnesses to safely secure students for transport. Frequent stooping and kneeling and the ability to get up and down off the floor of the bus unassisted.

Benefits

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

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $16.56 to $19.71 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• William Shifflett, Deputy Director of Transportation
• Transportation
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]