Bus Assistant-Special Education

Boulder Valley Public Schools•Boulder, CO

43d•$20 - $28

About The Position

Boulder Valley School District is committed to create challenging, meaningful, and engaging learning opportunities so that all children thrive and are prepared for successful, civically engaged lives. Our comprehensive and innovative approach to education ensures that each student meets expectations relative to intellectual growth, physical development and social emotional well-being. The district covers approximately 500 square miles and serves the communities of Boulder, Erie, Louisville, Lafayette, Superior, Broomfield, Nederland, Ward, Jamestown and Gold Hill. Website: BVSD. This Position Is Open to Current BVSD Employees Only Summary: The Bus Assistant is responsible for assisting school bus drivers with safe and dependable transportation for students from birth to age 21. They assist individual and/or groups of students on the school bus to and from school and school-related events while working with the school bus driver, as a team, to ensure the safety of all on the school bus. This position is for As Needed Bus Assistant Support at University HIll Elementary School, primarily to assist with students loading, and unloading the buses.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Must be 18 years of age or older
Complete and submitted BVSD online application
Communicate (read, write, and speak) in English
Must pass pre-employment/post-offer physical examination upon hire
Must pass transportation equipment evaluation; must acquire within 30 days of hire
Crisis Prevention Institute's Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Certification; must acquire within 60 days of hire
Child Safety Restraint Systems for School Buses; must acquire within 30 days of hire
Proficient in PC Operations
Must maintain all required certifications throughout employment

Nice To Haves

Up to and including one year experience in School Bus Transportation
Experience working with children ages 0-21 years
Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with passengers, parents, and school staff
Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Responsibilities

Provide support for students with disabilities, including, but not limited to the proper use of transportation equipment, attend to hygienic needs and behavioral challenges, monitor medical conditions and utilize specialized communication tools. Assisting may include moving around the bus while it is in motion.
Report to assigned terminal at required times.
Identify and respond to emergency situations on the bus which may include the administration of standard First Aid, body fluid clean-up and evacuation procedures
Communicate with district representatives, parents/guardians and community members.
Perform detailed inspections of mechanical equipment on assigned vehicles in accordance to policies and procedures.
Monitor and manage behavior of all riders using management strategies and student discipline while monitoring for suspected child abuse, harassment, bullying and medical conditions.
Accept responsibility for the safe transportation of students and assure they are all accounted for after each run, route or trip.
Complete and submit mandatory paperwork to applicable department and agencies.
Provide input to dispatch, routing and supervisors concerning the effectiveness and accuracy of assigned routes in respect to design, student stops, safety issues, time and student information.
Maintain professional communication and demeanor with all district employees, students and community members while being responsible for a safe and collaborative environment on the bus.
Successfully complete all required courses, evaluations and meetings.
Collaborate in the planning of bus evacuation plans and student management techniques on assigned routes.
Perform other duties as assigned.