Bus Paraprofessional

Topeka Public Schools; Topeka (KS); Sur place; USD 18 000 - 24 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Topeka Public Schools is seeking a dedicated Paraprofessional Bus Aide to assist in safely transporting students, including those with disabilities. The role requires staying alert, assisting with seating, and maintaining a secure, supportive environment during trips.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, good communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to follow directions. The position is 9 months, with salary determined by the Board of Education and a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to successfully complete inservice training.
• Conscientiously follow directions.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Exhibit sound judgment.
• Adaptable to a variety of situations.
• Fundamental understanding of special education students.

Responsabilités

• 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

Connaissances

Manual dexterity

Lifting 50 lbs

Pushing

Pulling

Bending

Stooping

Mobility

Sitting

Speaking

Hearing

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Sound judgment

Adaptability

Inservice training

Formation

High school diploma/equivalency.

Description du poste

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.