Bus Paraprofessional

Applitrack; Dodge City (KS); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Dodge City Public Schools - Transportation seeks a Bus Aide to support safe and comfortable student transportation. You will secure students, assist with wheelchairs, and operate bus safety features under supervision.

Required qualifications include a High School diploma or GED, CPR certification, and the ability to pass a background check. This role requires attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Requires High School diploma or GED.
• CPR certification is required or obtainable.
• TB Test and Physical Certification on file or obtainable after employment.
• Commitment to ongoing career improvement.
• Ability to keep information confidential.
• Ability to follow written or spoken instructions without close supervision.
• Ability to assess concerns and report them to the Bus Driver when appropriate.
• Ability to operate all doors, windows and lifts on various school buses.
• Ability to properly secure students and wheelchairs during transport.
• Must pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Assist in safe and comfortable transportation of District students.
• Secure students for transport to and from school, especially those with special needs.
• Operate doors, windows and lifts as needed on school buses.
• Ensure proper use of safety restraints and wheelchair securement during transport.
• Report student concerns to the Bus Driver when appropriate.

Skills

CPR certification

Confidentiality

Follow instructions

Report concerns to driver

Operate doors, windows and lifts

Wheelchair securement

Education

High School diploma or GED

TB Test and Physical Certification

Tools

Safety equipment knowledge

Job description

• Date Posted:
  6/21/2022
• Location:
  Dodge City Public Schools - Transportation
• Date Available:
  08/18/2022

The Bus Aide works under supervision to ensure safe and comfortable transportation of District students. If transporting children with special needs, the Bus Aide is responsible for securing students appropriately for transport to and from school. Starting Pay Range: $14.09 Hourly

Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Must have or be able to obtain CPR certification.
• TB Test and Physical Certification on file (able to obtain once employed).
• Commitment to continue career improvement.
• The ability to keep information confidential.
• The ability to follow written or spoken instructions without close supervision.
• Must be able to assess concerns and complaints of students and report them to the Bus Driver when appropriate.
• Must be able to operate all doors, windows and lifts on various school buses.
• Must be able to properly use car sets, seat belts, safety restraints and harnesses and must be able to move a wheelchair onto the bus and secure properly.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check.

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