Paraeducator - Bus Monitor Route 88

Olympia School District • Tumwater, WA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Paraeducator - School Bus Monitor is responsible for assisting special education students during their transportation to and from school. This role involves providing support with students' health care and behavioral needs, as well as aiding in the safe loading and unloading of students from buses. This is a continuing position working 4.5 hours per day, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 7:15 am to 9:20 am and 2:15 pm to 4:40 pm. On Wednesdays, the hours are 1:25 pm to 3:50 pm. The Olympia School District is committed to increasing staff diversity and encourages candidates who can contribute to this goal to apply.

Requirements

• Job related experience.
• Skills to operate standard office equipment, provide for special health care needs of students, and communicate effectively with students and caregivers.
• Knowledge of vehicle operation and special health care requirements.
• Abilities to understand and address students with special needs, understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Significant physical abilities include climbing/balancing, pushing/pulling, stooping/crouching, reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity/depth perception/accommodation/field of vision and ability to lift and carry handicapped students.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance
• Drug Testing Clearance
• First Aid Certificate
• 2 Classified Reference Letters
• Copy of Para Pro Assessment Test results or official college transcripts

Responsibilities

• Assist bus driver in maintaining order and minimizing disruptive activity on the school bus.
• Assess special education students for the purpose of providing health care and other special needs during transport, safe loading and unloading from buses including both emergency situations and normal transport.
• Clean assigned vehicles, both interior and exterior, for the purpose of maintaining appearance, sanitation and safety of vehicle.
• Instruct special education students for the purpose of enforcing rules and regulations and maintaining safety.
• Prepare documentation for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information.
• Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic life insurance
• Enrollment in the Department of Retirement Services (DRS) SERS plan (classified employees) or TERS plan (certificated employees)
• DRS Deferred Compensation Program
• Vacation leave
• Paid holidays
• Additional compensation beyond their base salary as outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED