Anticipated Paraprofessional/Bus Aide (6.5 hrs/day)

Title: 6.14 Educational Assistant/Bus Aide
Reports to: Transportation Director
Work Activity Classification: Medium

Employment Status Part-time
FLSA Status: Exempt

BACKGROUND CHECK AND ODE EDUCATIONAL AIDE CERTIFICATE REQUIRED

Qualifications:

1. High school diploma
2. Meets all mandated health requirements
3. Documentation of a clear criminal record
4. Complies with all board policies
5. Self-directed and able to learn required skills for the position
6. Ability to manage students with physical and
mental disabilities
7. Congenial disposition and strong diplomacy skills

General Description: The person in this position is responsible for assisting special education children students in boarding and exiting school buses and to provide for the safety of special education students while being transported on school buses. The Bus Aide reports directly to the Director of Transportation. This person must have a happy, helpful attitude; be punctual and dependable; follow directions. This person must be able to work cooperatively with adults and children. The person in this position must protect confidentiality rights of parents and children. This person must model appropriate grammar usage; support safety and good self-esteem in children.

Essential Functions:
1. Checks with the transportation supervisor to learn about the needs of students being transported. Seeks advice when expectations are unclear.
2. Upholds board policies and follows administrative procedures.
3. Promotes a favorable image of the school district. Supports community partnerships that enhance district programs and services.
4. Helps with bus loading and unloading procedures. Operates the wheelchair lift. Assists student with mobility needs. Ensure that students are comfortable and safely secured. Ensures that wheelchairs are properly secured before the bus starts.
5. Inspects harnesses, restraints, and other safety devices. Immediately corrects or reports unsafe conditions and/or defective equipment.
6. Offers help when students ask or their behavior suggests they need assistance. Solves student concerns discreetly.
7. Respects personal privacy. Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality.
8. Takes precautions to ensure staff/student safety. Does not leave students unsupervised.
9. Learns proper emergency bus evacuation procedures and assists students as needed.
10. Anticipates and is prepared to offer assistance when aware of passengers with medical or other health considerations.
11. Promptly documents all injuries that require medical attention.
12. Monitors student behavior. Enforces safety regulations. Maintains high standards and upholds the student conduct code.
13. Promotes the proper use and care of school property. Reports student discipline problems, vandalism, and other related concerns.
14. Watches for student behavior that may indicate a problem (e.g., profanity, teasing, bullying, distress, etc.). Intervenes and/or reports concerns to an administrator.
15. Reports evidence of suspected child abuse as required by law.
16. Participates in staff meetings and professional growth opportunities as directed.
17. Accepts personal responsibility for decisions and conduct.
18. Wears appropriate work attire and maintains a neat appearance.
19. Strives to develop rapport and serve as a positive role model for others.
20. Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Conduct other related educational assistant - bus aide duties as assigned by the transportation director and the special education director.
2. Serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings.
3. Help instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values.

Additional Working Conditions:
1. Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue.
2. Occasional interaction among unruly children.

Terms of Employment:
Salary and work year to be established by the board.
Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the board's policy on evaluation of classified personnel.

Salary : $14 - $15