Bus Assistant Paraprofessional

Fort Lupton Weld R-8; Fort Lupton (CO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Prorated benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Weld County School District Re-8 in Fort Lupton, CO seeks a Bus Assistant Paraprofessional to support safe student transportation and supervise riders. You will assist the Bus Driver, manage behavior, and help with loading/unloading using appropriate safety equipment.

This nine-month position, aligned with the school calendar, offers prorated benefits. Start date as soon as possible and a background check is required. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Experience in healthcare, with children with learning or physical disabilities, or in a school setting, preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the safe transportation of students by assisting the Bus Driver and supervising students during routes.
• Help with student behavior management and safety procedures during transport and supervision times.
• Assist with load/unload and securing students using belts, car seats, or wheelchair equipment.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Team collaboration

Ability to follow safety procedures

Education

High school diploma

Job description

WELDCOUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Re-8
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
200 S. Fulton Ave. Fort Lupton, CO 80621
PHONE[phone], or EMAIL: [e-mail]
Stephanie McClary, Human Resources

Bus Assistant Paraprofessional

Weld County School District Re-8

Compensation Information

Hourly Rate: $16.25 – $22.00 per hour, based on the Classified Salary Schedule. This is 172 days a year and 5.5 hours per day

This is a nine-month position that follows the school calendar and is prorated for the remainder of the school year. Daily schedule (morning, midday, and afternoon routes) will be determined by the Director of Support Services. The District offers a prorated comprehensive benefits package.

Position Summary

The Bus Assistant Paraprofessional supports the safe transportation of students, including students with special needs, by assisting the Bus Driver and supervising students during transport and designated supervision times. This position ensures student safety, assists with behavior management, and provides care as needed while maintaining compliance with district safety procedures.

Qualifications for the Position

• High school diploma required
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
• Experience working in healthcare, with children with learning or physical disabilities, or in a school setting, preferred, but not required
• Ability to assist students entering and exiting the bus safely
• Ability to load and unload students using mechanical lift equipment and properly secure students using seat belts, car seats, safety vests, or wheelchair securement systems
• Ability to assist with route navigation, documentation of disciplinary reports, and maintaining bus cleanliness
• Ability to assist with emergency evacuations and safety drills
• Ability to supervise students on the bus and in designated school areas before and after school
• Ability to manage student behavior, monitor safety, assist students to and from classrooms, and respond to minor injuries or illnesses
• Ability to perform basic clerical tasks and assist with communication between home and school
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Ability to perform additional duties as assigned by the administration

Closing Date

Open until filled.

Conditions of Employment

• Start date: As soon as possible
• Nine-month position following the school calendar (schedule determined by routes assigned)
• Criminal background check required
• CPR and First Aid certification required within one month of hire
• All employment agreements are subject to approval by the Board of Education
• The District maintains a smoke-free environment in all buildings
• The selected candidate must comply with the District's Drug-Free Workplace policy
• In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA), the selected candidate must verify authorization to work in the United States within 72 hours of employment

Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity Statement

An equal opportunity affirmative action employer

The Weld Re-8 School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability in its programs or activities. A lack of English skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation. The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Compliance Coordinator- Brian Childress; Chief Operations Officer,200 S. Fulton Avenue, Fort Lupton, Colorado, 80621, 1-303-857-3301, [e-mail]; Title IX Coordinator: Stephanie McClary; Human Resource Manager,200 S. Fulton Avenue, Fort Lupton, Colorado, 80621,1-303-857-3217, [e-mail].

El Distrito Escolar Weld Re-8 no discrimina por azones de raza, color, origen de nacionalidad, sexo o discpacidad en sus programas o actividades. Una falta de cualidades en inglés no serán un obstáculo para la admisión o participación. Las siguientes personas han sido designadas para responder a preguntas sobre pólizas de no disrminicación: Coordinador de Cumplimiento: Brian Childress, Director de Operaciones, 200 S. Fulton Avenue, Fort Lupton, Colorado, 80621, 1-303-857-3301, [e-mail], Coordinadora de Título IX: Stephanie McClary, Gerente de Recursos Humanos, 200 S. Fulton Avenue, Fort Lupton, Colorado, 80621, 1-303-857-3217, [e-mail]