Requisition No: 860604 

Agency: School for the Deaf & Blind

Working Title: PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION COORDINATOR - 48008015

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 48008015 

Salary:  $44,262.40 - $51,762.40 

Posting Closing Date: 09/25/2025 

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Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB)

Public Transportation Coordinator (Career Service)

Position Number 48008015

Department: Transportation

Who are we?

FSDB is a state public school available at no cost to eligible pre-K and K-12 students who are deaf or hard of hearing, blind/visually impaired or deafblind, including boarding and transportation services. FSDB is nationally recognized for its comprehensive educational services, designed for the unique communication and accessibility needs of students. FSDB also provides educational outreach programs for children ages 0-5 and their families. The FSDB experience provides students with the edge to do more, be more, and achieve more.

How you will make an impact

The incumbent of this position serves as the Coordinator/Dispatcher for the Off-Campus Classes (OCC) and Work Program in addition to serving as the department liaison/communication coordinator to all schools and boarding programs for reporting and resolving day bus discipline reports or issues.

• Supervises and monitors student behavior on FSDB school buses and documents positive and negative behavior through the use of Incident Reports, and Transportation Reports, etc. and incorporate these reports into the behavior management systems. Utilizes established policies and procedures to ensure that the educational needs, social needs, and safety of the students are met. Communicates with schools and dorms as needed on resolution of discipline referrals or other behavior issues.

• Manages state vehicle requests and assigns fleet accordingly; conducts monthly usage analysis on each unit to determine its utilization and schedules units to maximize use. Coordinates staff driver's license verification using the DAVID System and serves as the lead user; maintains documentation audit log and program procedures. Transport student luggage from dormitories to bus loading area per student home going.
• Coordinates the OCC and work program; schedules routes, assigns drivers, maintains student attendance and communication with schools and work program supervisors.
• Performs other related Transportation Department duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Transportation or his/her designee. This includes, but not limited to, monitoring student behavior, communicate with parents (both thru mailing and by phone), maintain and updating Day Bus Route Books, receive and issue Transportation Authorizations on student bus changes and receive and assign vehicle and bus transportation request.
• Serves as the primary back-up for the Day Bus Coordinator, Public Transportation Specialist, and the Public Transportation Coordinator (SHOW).
• Develops and presents chaperone training topics for both FTE and OPS Staff; conducts annual chaperone school bus evacuations and dexterity tests for current staff and applicants.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to verbally communicate by use of a cellular phone/radio;
• Knowledge of the techniques and methods for helping others;
• Knowledge of basic computer skills including the use of e-mail and Microsoft applications;
• Ability to work a varied shift including weekends and evenings;
• Ability to account for and keep track of assigned students;
• Ability to visually track the activities of students;
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with students, parents, staff and co-workers;
• Ability to communicate with students, parents, staff and co-workers;
• Ability to communicate utilizing basic sighted techniques and/or expressive/receptive communication skills;
• Ability to administer medications under supervision;
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments;
• Ability to prepare reports;
• Ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of work constantly to move objects;
• Ability to ascend or descend, stairs, ramps, and the like;
• Ability to bend body downward and forward by bending spine at waist;
• Ability to stand for sustained period of time;
• Ability to raise objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position;
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds;
• Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication;
• Visual requirement equal that of a minimum standard based on the criteria of accuracy and neatness of work which deals largely with preparing or analyzing data and figures;
• Ability to maintain a valid state of Florida driver's license and meet FSDB requirements to operate a state vehicle according to the Transportation Policy; Ability to complete training and administer skills acquired in CPR and CPI;
• Ability to obtain sign language proficiency level in accordance with FSDB O.P.P.1.24;

Minimum Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two years of professional experience in training, education, staff development, personnel or an agency program area or
• A master's degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for one year of the required experience or
• A doctorate from an accredited college or university can substitute for the required experience.

Professional or nonprofessional experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.

Sign Language Requirements

Applicants who are selected for hire will be required to attain an Intermediate proficiency in sign language within four years of hire.

Please note: The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind provides education to acquire sign language skills.

Hiring Salary Range: $44,262.40 - $51,762.40 annually. This range is inclusive of verified experience and education.

. *Base $44,262.40

Associate degree addl $1500.00

Bachelor’s degree addl $3000.00

Master’s degree addl $4500.00

Additional Related and verified Full-time Experience (20-year max) addl $150.00 per year

Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00am to 4:00pm (schedule may vary)

Vision

FSDB will prepare each student for a lifetime of success.

Mission

The mission of FSDB is to utilize all available talent, energy, and resources to provide free appropriate public education for eligible sensory impaired students of Florida. As a school of academic excellence, the school shall strive to provide students an opportunity to access education services in caring, safe, unique learning environment to prepare them to be literate, employable, and independent lifelong learners. The school shall provide outreach services that include collaboration with district school boards and shall encourage input from students, staff, parents, and the community. As a diverse organization, the school shall foster respect and understanding for each individual. (Section 1002.36, Florida Statutes)

Values

Integrity & Respect – The FSDB community is a cohesive group that serves with honor, care, kindness and responsibility.

Safety & Security – The FSDB community is committed to the protection and well-being of stakeholders.

Innovation – The FSDB community welcomes change and embraces a continuous improvement mindset to encourage new methods to solve problems and foster creativity and growth.

Trust – The FSDB community is committed to high quality services and accountability through honest, reliable and consistent actions.

Our benefits include:

• Automatic enrollment into the Florida Retirement System.
• Medical insurance coverage is $90 per pay period for family coverage; $25 per pay period for employee only.
• Life insurance $25,000 is provided by the state at no cost to you for all FTE positions. Employees may purchase additional coverage.
• Low-cost supplemental benefit packages that include dental, vision, and much more.
• Professional development opportunities and ability to learn American Sign Language on campus at no cost.
• Tuition waiver program – earn up to 6 credit hours per semester at state universities.
• Biweekly accrual up to four (4) hours of sick leave and annual leave.
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year.

How You Will Grow

FSDB provides staff members with opportunities to grow professionally, enhancing their ability to support students' growth. School- and state-required training and skills development is offered both online and in-person for academic and non-academic staff members.

Condition of employment

Applicants under consideration for employment at the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind will be required to complete background investigation.  Fingerprints will be taken and sent to the Florida Department of Law enforcement and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a background check of your criminal history record(s) at the state and national level. This position requires a post offer drug screening for the successful candidate. FSDB is a drug-free workplace.

To apply

Applications accepted through People First only.

An attached resume is not a substitute for the information required on the application. It is the responsibility of all applicants to keep their application current.

All members of the Florida Retirement System are required to contribute 3% of their salary on a pre-tax basis.

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Take this opportunity to make a difference in a student’s life and become part of a great School. Apply today!

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.