Bus Paraprofessional

Special Needs Transportation AssistantLocation: Transportation FacilityRecruiting Start Date: 05/01/2025Estimated Start Date: 08/12/2025Assists the bus driver in providing the safe, efficient, courteous, customer-centered transportation to and from school and related activities for special needs studentsThe following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and other key duties that may be required. The description may not include all functions performed by the incumbents in various locations. The district reserves the right to modify or change the duties or the essential functions of this job at any time.Reports consistently for work as scheduledPerforms other duties as assignedAttains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance StandardsAssists driver in simulated and actual emergency evacuation of all vehicle occupantsAssists in the resolution of disciplinary student issuesAssists the student(s) assigned with physical tasks, such as putting on and taking off of outerwear, putting on backpacks, buckling seat belts, etc.Attends pre-job training, ongoing training, meetings, and conferences as required during the school year in order to remain up-to-date on job proceduresDirects action of children and traffic at assigned crosswalks in order to ensure safe crossingEnforces all school rules of student behaviorMaintains student logs of daily problems that occur on the busManeuvers wheelchairs and secures wheelchairs for transporting studentsMonitors behavior contracts and reward systems for studentsObtains and maintains certifications necessary to support special needs studentsPerforms nonviolent crisis intervention techniques when appropriate, after trainingPerforms tasks for student(s) such as wiping noses and chins, cleaning/disinfecting of regurgitation, blood, and urineProvides initial first aid/emergency care when neededProvides personal assistance to studentsSafely secures students in safety vests, car seats, or seat beltsServes as a resource to the student personnel evaluation team concerning an assigned studentSupervises loading and unloading of busesKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writingAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from many diverse backgrounds and professions including supervisors, administrators, coworkers, staff, students, parents, and the general publicAbility to follow oral and written instructionsAbility to greet and interact with the public in a courteous and professional mannerAbility to maintain confidentialityAbility to manage simultaneous demands and set clear prioritiesAbility to provide a warm and caring attitude toward studentsAbility to recognize safety issues in the workplaceAbility to supervise students on a daily basisAbility to understand special student needsAbility to work days, hours, locations, and assignments as directed by the supervisor within the position responsibilitiesAbility to work independently without direct supervisionCommitment to the education of students as a primary responsibilityDemonstrates citizenship, compassion, courage, discernment, excellence, honesty, hope, integrity, patience, perseverance, reliability, respect, responsibility, and trustworthinessDetail-orientedEnergetic, creative, innovative, flexible, patientExcellent cooperative, collaborative, and problem-solving skillsKnowledge of district operations, rules, policies, procedures, and regulationsStrong organizational, interpersonal, written, listening, and verbal communication skillsWork Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a staff member typically encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive.The noise level in the work environment may alternate among quiet, moderate, and loud.The incumbent is frequently required to interact in person and through communication methods with the students, public, and/or other staff.The incumbent is required to work scheduled school/work hours and/or days.The incumbent may be required to work extended school/work hours and/or days as directed.Work is generally performed within an inside or protected environment.Work is generally performed in a student transportation vehicle.The incumbent may experience exposure to all types of weather conditions, high noise levels, dust, fumes, and other elements associated with transportation duties.The incumbent may experience exposure to stressful or confrontational situations.Physical Demands: The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. All physical demands, if listed, are considered essential functionsSits, stands, walks, stoops, kneels, and crouches/squats while performing dutiesHas oral and auditory capacity enabling interaction interpersonally and/or through communication devicesUses eyes, hands, and finger coordination enabling the use of equipment and writing utensilsSubject to hazardous conditions of ice and snow while performing transportation dutiesLifts or carries burdens up to 50 lbs., and pushes and/or pulls other burdens weighing 100 lbs.; may have to lift students when requiredHas visual capacity enabling safe operation of tools and machinerySpends the majority of time sitting and may stand and walk while performing dutiesConducts activities involving climbing, stooping, kneeling/bending, crouching/squatting, twisting, and reachingCognitive Functions: The following are some of the cognitive functions commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. The staff member may be required to analyze, communicate, compare, compile, compute, coordinate, copy, evaluate, instruct, negotiate, synthesize, reason, and use interpersonal skills.Required Qualifications:First Aid/CPR - American Heart Asc. / Red Cross / Etc., High school graduate -high school diploma or equivalentPreferred Qualifications:Compensation Rate: $18.69-19.16Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20Hours per Day: 4.0 hoursHours split between mornings and afternoons.Number of Days per Year: 171 daysBenefits Eligibility: Full-Time - RegularFor more information on our benefits, please visit Employee Benefits | Academy District 20 (asd20.org).FLSA Status: United States of America (Non-Exempt)How to Apply: New applicants (including current district staff members) must use the Workday application portal. Documents emailed directly to a supervisor will not be considered for application purposes and will not receive a response. A completed online application also includes the following uploaded documents in PDF format:A current resumePlease do not call to request site visits or interviews at the school/location. Please direct all inquiries via the email address indicated on the posting.Hiring Manager Email: becky.lapen@asd20.org