Date Available:
08/20/2024WORK DAY: 7 hours per day; approximately 6:30 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. split shift;
WORK CALENDAR: 180 duty days per year.
Click link to review the 2024-2025 ESP Calendar
SALARY: $21.25 per hour
Click link to review the 2022-2024 ESP Contract containing salary schedule.
BENEFITS: Benefits available for regular positions working an average of 30 hours per week.
Contact Employee Services @ 507-328-4280 for detailed benefits information. Make sure to reference the exact job posting.
If you have questions regarding a job posting, contact the Office of Human Resources @ 507-328-4253 or email relarson@rochesterschools.org
Transportation Professional Duties:

• Accompany Special Education students on the school bus taking care of personal needs and assuring their safety.
• Model a positive attitude and appropriate behavior for students while riding the bus.
• Ensure that students are delivered to a responsible person.
• Monitor student behavior during bus ride to ensure safe behavior and prevention of injury.
• File Transportation Communication reports as needed.
• Assist students getting on and off the bus.
• Assist bus driver in buckling seat belts and securing wheelchairs.
• Perform tasks within the level of responsibility of position as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Minimum requirement; 60 college semester credits and/or a two-year degree from an accredited college or university. Please include official transcript(s) with application.
• In lieu of college credits or degree, one can complete the ParaPro Assessment test. The passing score in Minnesota is 460.
• For more information about the ParaPro Assessment test, visit http://www.ets.org/.
• The test is available to applicants who are presented an official job offer from the Rochester Public School District.
• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Willing to be CPR Certified and First Aid Trained.
• Willing to be trained in crisis prevention techniques and physical intervention.
• Experience working with elementary age students.
• Computer skills preferred.
• Flexibility and the ability to work as a cooperative team member.
• Positive rapport with children including the ability to correct inappropriate student behavior with fairness and consistency.
• Regular, on-time attendance is required.

Physical requirements:

• Must be able to pass a physical dexterity test.
• Must be physically able to evacuate students in the event of an emergency.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Stooping and bending required.

Required Dispositions:
In addition, the specific skills/educational qualifications for this include:

• Believes that all students can attain high levels of learning.
• Takes responsibility for the learning of our students and his/her own performance.
• Possesses the knowledge and skills to build effective educational experiences that benefit all students.
• Functions as an effective member of the educational/school team.
• Won't shy away from today's educational challenges.
• Utilizes effective interpersonal skills.
• Has a proven track record of success.
• Works with great integrity.
• Working with students who have behavioral challenges.

Commitment to Equity:
Rochester Public Schools is committed to diversifying its workforce to better reflect the community we serve. We believe the practices used in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, supporting, and promoting staff must include and honor, at every level, those who represent the diverse identities of our schools and community.
https://www.rochesterschools.org/equity-statement
Common and Shared Accountabilities for All Positions
Employees of the Rochester Public School District #535 are expected to support the goals, model and promote an environment that is respectful for all, and work collaboratively with other staff to focus on the needs of the learner. A quality, customer focus that conveys a welcome attitude, an adaptability to change, and a desire for continuous improvement is also expected of all employees. In addition, staff are to respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the schools, and be dependable and accountable employees.