Program Assistant- Transportation & Attendance Support Specialist Pace Center for Girls, Inc. - 3.2 Gainesville, FL Job Details Part-time $20 an hour 5 hours ago Benefits Flexible schedule Qualifications Professional ethics High school diploma or GED Full Job 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 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 Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.