Non-Instructional Paraeducator- Bus Attendant RT306

Pasco School District 1 • Washington, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Non-Instructional Paraeducator-Bus Attendant within the Pasco School District No. 1, located at Transportation. The role involves providing support and supervision to students, including those who are wheelchair-bound or have special needs, during various activities such as arrival and departure, transit to and from the bus, recess, and meal times. Key responsibilities include administering first aid, assisting with student care needs (such as diapering, tube feeding, toileting, catheters, and lifting), reporting misconduct, and ensuring a safe and productive learning environment. The role also involves light cleaning, issuing and managing equipment for activities, setting up and taking down activity areas, and participating in District meetings to communicate information and gain feedback. This is a full-time position following a 180-day calendar with varying daily hours.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid First Aid and/or CPR card for infants and children or willing to obtain.
• Knowledge of general office equipment such as computers, copiers, laminators, telephones, scanners, paper cutters, book covering materials, and/or step ladders.
• Knowledge in proper use of English in both written and verbal forms, use of correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records.
• Skill in operating standard office equipment including basic computer applications.
• Ability to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods.
• Understand and conduct verbal and written instruction.
• Knowledge and/or experience working with children with behavioral disabilities.
• Knowledge of de-escalation strategies.
• Knowledge of car seats, BESI seats and/or seat belts.
• Ability to securely strap in wheelchair(s).
• Knowledge of general cleaning supplies and usages.
• Ability to establish a plan to address student behavior.
• Ability to follow safe work practices and/or procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively with staff, students, and patrons.
• Proficiency in basic reading, writing, and math skills.
• Knowledge of basic computer applications, data collection, assessments, and software applications to support K-12 education.

Nice To Haves

• Prior paraeducator experience, college, or on-the job experience.
• Experience working with students who are special needs.
• Valid First Aid and/or CPR card for infants and children.
• Prior experience in a K-12 school setting.
• CPI trained or willingness to attend training.

Responsibilities

• Administers first aid to provide emergency care.
• Assist with preparing materials needed to conduct lessons.
• Provide support or supervision of students, including but not limited to arrival and/or departure, cross walk duty, transit to bus, transit from bus, recess, breakfast/lunch time, hall monitoring, unloading and/or loading wheelchair bound students.
• Assist with reporting misconduct on school property and/or school bus route(s).
• Assist with light cleaning, issuing of equipment for necessary activities, setting up, taking down and/or supervising students during age-appropriate games/activities.
• Adhere to District safety policies and/or procedures as well as required program guidelines.
• Assist with needs related to diapering, tube feeding, toileting, catheters, and/or lifting.
• Participate in District meetings to communicate information and gain feedback and/or direction on a variety of issues.
• Distribute documents and materials to appropriate staff, students and/or parents.
• Assist with supervision of students to ensure a safe and productive learning environment.
• Assist other personnel as may be required to support them with the completion of their work activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the position.
• Assist with contacting parents and/or guardians regarding student behavior and academic progress.

Benefits

• Additional pay is provided if performing duties related to diapering, tube feeding, toileting, catheters, and/or lifting per CBA.
• AA Degree - $0.50/hour extra
• BA Degree $0.75/hour extra

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees