Bus Paraprofessional
Job Description
Qualifications:
High school diploma/equivalency.
Manual dexterity,lifting (as much as 50 lbs), pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, sitting, speaking, hearing, mobility.
Ability to successfully accomplish/complete inservice training.
Conscientiously accept and follow directions.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Exhibit sound judgment.
Adaptable to variety of situations.
Fundamental understanding of special education students.
Responsibilities
:Each para will assist in the transportation of student(s) who may be mildly, moderately and/or severely disabled. The bus para is responsible for:
Safe environment for transporting special needs students
Securing students in proper seating/spaces
Recording/charting student data
Assuring an orderly environment
Appropriately restraining students
Monitoring students for changes which require medication
Communicating effectively with school personnel, patrons and students
Handling a variety of stressful situations, with flexibility in adjusting to varied levels of persistence
Terms of Employment:
9 months; salary and work year to be determined by the Board of Education.
Evaluation:
Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board policy on evaluation of Paraprofessional Personnel
Significant associations:
The performance responsibilities are not limited to those outlined in this description and may include any other responsibilities as assigned by the administrator/supervisor.
