Bus Paraprofessional

Academy School District 20•Colorado Springs, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists the bus driver in providing the safe, efficient, courteous, customer-centered transportation to and from school and related activities for special needs students. The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and other key duties that may be required. The description may not include all functions performed by the incumbents in various locations. The district reserves the right to modify or change the duties or the essential functions of this job at any time.

Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from many diverse backgrounds and professions including supervisors, administrators, coworkers, staff, students, parents, and the general public
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Ability to greet and interact with the public in a courteous and professional manner
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities
Ability to provide a warm and caring attitude toward students
Ability to recognize safety issues in the workplace
Ability to supervise students on a daily basis
Ability to understand special student needs
Ability to work days, hours, locations, and assignments as directed by the supervisor within the position responsibilities
Ability to work independently without direct supervision
Commitment to the education of students as a primary responsibility
Demonstrates citizenship, compassion, courage, discernment, excellence, honesty, hope, integrity, patience, perseverance, reliability, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness
Detail-oriented
Energetic, creative, innovative, flexible, patient
Excellent cooperative, collaborative, and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of district operations, rules, policies, procedures, and regulations
Strong organizational, interpersonal, written, listening, and verbal communication skills
First Aid/CPR - American Heart Asc. / Red Cross / Etc.
High school graduate -high school diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities

Reports consistently for work as scheduled
Performs other duties as assigned
Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards
Assists driver in simulated and actual emergency evacuation of all vehicle occupants
Assists in the resolution of disciplinary student issues
Assists the student(s) assigned with physical tasks, such as putting on and taking off of outerwear, putting on backpacks, buckling seat belts, etc.
Attends pre-job training, ongoing training, meetings, and conferences as required during the school year in order to remain up-to-date on job procedures
Directs action of children and traffic at assigned crosswalks in order to ensure safe crossing
Enforces all school rules of student behavior
Maintains student logs of daily problems that occur on the bus
Maneuvers wheelchairs and secures wheelchairs for transporting students
Monitors behavior contracts and reward systems for students
Obtains and maintains certifications necessary to support special needs students
Performs nonviolent crisis intervention techniques when appropriate, after training
Performs tasks for student(s) such as wiping noses and chins, cleaning/disinfecting of regurgitation, blood, and urine
Provides initial first aid/emergency care when needed
Provides personal assistance to students
Safely secures students in safety vests, car seats, or seat belts
Serves as a resource to the student personnel evaluation team concerning an assigned student
Supervises loading and unloading of buses