Paraprofessional, Special Needs Bus Assistant

DPS•Denver, CO

10d•$22

About The Position

Assists with the safe transportation (e.g., educational, special events) of special needs students for assigned bus route and in accordance with District, Federal, State, and local laws and regulations (e.g., Colorado Department of Education (CDE); training; policies and procedures; and safety rules and regulations.

Requirements

Minimum High School Diploma/GED
A current and valid State of Colorado driver’s license is required
Must be certified by Red Cross for CPR (within 90 days after employment)
Must be 18 years of age
Knowledge with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel and Outlook
Effective time management and organizational skills
Effective communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
Strong attention to detail
Ability to problem solve and make decisions quickly according to guidelines with consideration of safety and health of others
The ability to take responsibility for one’s own performance
Ability to coordinate and work effectively with site staff and diverse student population
Aptitude for variety and changing expectations and fast-paced environment with the ability to plan and organize work, at times with interruptions
Ability to monitor and supervise assigned student activity for sustained periods of time to anticipate and maintain safe environment
Ability to communicate in Spanish preferred
Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with special needs population preferred
Ability to communicate in Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

Assists with the proper securement of students during boarding and unloading, operating and installing proper special needs equipment (e.g., lift, vest) in accordance with proper policy and procedure; maintains current knowledge of assistive equipment use, technique, and installation
Follows safety rules during bus operations, at bus stops, and at school drop-off locations
Communicates with passengers and students
Manages passenger and student behavior using student management skills to ensure safety of self and others
Assists with student pick-up and drop-off at regularly scheduled neighborhood locations, following District policy
Administers and maintains knowledge of first-aid procedures when passengers need first aid assistance
Communicates and coordinates with students and parents about routine transportation issues
Supervises and monitors students and reinforces positive student behaviors and related administration policies and rules
Cleans bus daily and on an as needed basis
Monitors student safety during bus travel