Transportation Paraprofessional

School District 27J; Brighton; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 36,000; Part time

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Benefits

Job summary

School District 27J is seeking a Bus Assistant in Colorado to support the Bus Driver by caring for student passengers during loading, transit, and unloading. The role includes supervising students, assisting with adaptive equipment, and maintaining safety and documentation.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, ability to lift up to 25 pounds, and the ability to pass a post-offer physical and background check.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• No experience required; experience with children preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds regularly.
• Must pass post-offer physical and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and assistance to student passengers during loading, transit, and unloading.
• Assist with pre- and post-trip inspections and ensure safety of equipment.
• Monitor and assist students with special needs and adaptive equipment as needed.
• Communicate with parents and teachers regarding student needs or behaviors.
• Maintain documentation and emergency information packets.

Skills

Patient care

Safety supervision

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Wheelchair lifts

Job description

DESCRIPTION: Assist Bus Driver by providing direct care of student passengers who may be unable to care for themselves due to their age and/or disabilities and thereby ensuring a safe, comfortable environment for all passengers; by providing direct supervision and immediate care of student passengers during loading/unloading procedures and while in route; and by assisting with documentation, communications, and other duties relating to the safety and welfare of students.

SALARY

Classified starting at Grade K, $20.89 per hour to start, depending on recent experience. 7.5 hours per day on the 4-day/9-month work schedule, paid over 12 months. Position is eligible for benefits.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide care and assistance to passengers to and from the bus, while crossing streets, and during transportation.
• Assist Bus Driver with pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure the safe operations of the vehicle and equipment.
• Physically check bus after each stop to ensure that no student is left behind or has left his/her belongings in the bus.
• Assist students having special needs with adaptive equipment and/or monitoring students who may have other medical, physical, emotional, or behavioral needs.
• Provide structure and coaching to refocus students behaving inappropriately.
• Communicate with parents and teachers regarding students needs and/or behaviors.
• Assist Bus Driver and Substitute Drivers with route sheets and emergency information packets.
• Assist Bus Driver and maintain required paperwork, emergency information, and documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2 years of high school, vocational school, or equivalent on the job training and experience preferred.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
• Must be able to pass a post offer, pre-employment physical.
• Must be able to pass a Colorado and Federal Bureau of Investigation background check

Required Experience

• No experience required.
• Experience working with children preferred.
• Ability to work with students and students with special needs.
• Ability to follow directions, appropriately manage student behavior, and make quick decisions in emergency situations.
• Operating knowledge of wheelchair lifts, tie downs, and other adaptive equipment required within 90 days after hire.
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred at time of hire or able to obtain within 90 days of hire.

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