Transportation Bus Paraprofessional

Mapleton Public Schools•Denver, CO

2d•$18 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Loading, unloading, and maintaining order and discipline on the bus. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Loading and unloading of special needs or handicapped students. May include use of mechanical life apparatus, if necessary. Ensure that mechanical lift equipment and switches are not tampered with or operated by students or non-district employees, except in cases of emergency. Secure students as necessary with seat belts, car seats, safety vests, or wheelchair security systems. Maintain order and discipline with students riding the bus. Maintaining order is the primary responsibility of the paraprofessional except in situations that require the bus driver's advice or assistance. Assist bus driver in preparing written disciplinary action reports. Assist in emergency school bus evacuations and evacuation drills. Attend necessary in-service, pre-service, and safety meetings. Assist drivers with cleanliness. Perform other duties as assigned. High school diploma, GED, or equivalent vocational school or short-term courses. May require training in computers or bilingual education, languages, and/or cultures. 0-2 years' experience working with children in a school setting. May require experience in health care; working with children with various learning and physical disabilities; or working on/with networks, network management, and/or integrated learning and application. Mandatory Title IX training is required by the Colorado Department of Education and for all public school employees. Title IX training addresses harassment, discrimination, and bullying. Completing these mandatory Title IX training courses ensure we are meeting state requirements while continuing to foster a culture of safety and belonging across our schools. You will have two mandatory training courses that must be completed within 30 days of your date of hire and are required to be completed on your own time. May require one or more of the following skills: basic English, grammar, spelling, writing, word processing, keyboarding, basic microcomputer skills, communication, and/or foreign language. May require operating knowledge of audiometer, vision screeners, charts, scales, blood pressure cuffs, and stethoscope, or word processing, database, and spreadsheet computer software, MS-DOS and Windows operating systems, and networks. Operating knowledge of general office equipment preferred. First Aid and CPR certifications may be required. This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Work is assigned by supervising Teacher, Principal, Assistant Principal, and/or Program Director. Requires independent judgment to manage students and assist in their education, make quick decisions, treat students equitably and fairly, evaluate students' abilities and progress, direct class/students in the absence of the teacher, provide a positive role model for the students, care for ill or injured students, and/or ensure computer equipment is functioning properly. Also requires ability to follow directions and follow school and District guidelines, policies, and procedures. Decision making is guided by District, school, and state policies, procedures, and behavioral standards; Infectious Disease Handbook; District Technology Plans; and/or Building Instructional Plans. Decision making is made in collaboration with the supervising Teacher, staff, Principal, Assistant Principal, parents, counselors, administrators, and/or supervisor. Errors in decision making could impact students' safety, health, education, and/or progress. Supervisor is always involved in decision making. Duties may require cross training in one or more of the following: office equipment, basic health care, student management, special education, bilingual skills, computer technology, and/or basic instructional skills. Duties and actions impact individuals within the immediate work unit or assigned building. The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be frequently required to talk or hear; stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and/or stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may be required to lift/carry up to 50 pounds without assistance, and push/pull 200 pounds while assisting students in wheelchairs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally be exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate, use interpersonal skills, instruct, and analyze. May be frequently required to compare, copy, coordinate, compute, evaluate, and compile. Performance of this job will be evaluated with the Board's policy on the District Classified Performance Evaluation System. External applicants must complete a career application online through Frontline Recruiting & Hiring . Current Mapleton employees should create an account and submit their interest as an internal candidate through Frontline Recruiting & Hiring . SMOKING IS NOT PERMITTED IN SCHOOL DISTRICT BUILDINGS OR ON SCHOOL GROUNDS

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent vocational school or short-term courses.
May require training in computers or bilingual education, languages, and/or cultures.
0-2 years' experience working with children in a school setting.
May require experience in health care; working with children with various learning and physical disabilities; or working on/with networks, network management, and/or integrated learning and application.
Mandatory Title IX training is required by the Colorado Department of Education and for all public school employees.
May require one or more of the following skills: basic English, grammar, spelling, writing, word processing, keyboarding, basic microcomputer skills, communication, and/or foreign language.
First Aid and CPR certifications may be required.

Nice To Haves

Operating knowledge of general office equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

Loading and unloading of special needs or handicapped students.
May include use of mechanical life apparatus, if necessary.
Ensure that mechanical lift equipment and switches are not tampered with or operated by students or non-district employees, except in cases of emergency.
Secure students as necessary with seat belts, car seats, safety vests, or wheelchair security systems.
Maintain order and discipline with students riding the bus.
Maintaining order is the primary responsibility of the paraprofessional except in situations that require the bus driver's advice or assistance.
Assist bus driver in preparing written disciplinary action reports.
Assist in emergency school bus evacuations and evacuation drills.
Attend necessary in-service, pre-service, and safety meetings.
Assist drivers with cleanliness.
Perform other duties as assigned.