Bus Paraprofessional
Topeka Public Schools USD 501•Topeka, KS
17h
About The Position
Each para will assist in the transportation of student(s) who may be mildly, moderately and/or severely disabled.
Requirements
- 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
- 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
- The performance responsibilities are not limited to those outlined in this description and may include any other responsibilities as assigned by the administrator/supervisor.
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Education Level
High school or GED
