What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bus Attendant Paraeducator - (Temporary) - Transportation position at Pasco School?
PASCO SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1
EMPLOYEE SERVICES
1215 WEST LEWIS ST
PASCO, WASHINGTON 99301
PHONE (509) 543-6700 FAX (509) 543-6728
Open : January 28, 2025 Close : February 3, 2025
TEMPORARY THROUGH 04 / 02 / 2025
WITH A POSSIBILITY OF EXTENSION
POSITION : BUS ATTENDANT PARAEDUCATOR - Rt 339 - (TEMPORARY)
Transportation Department
EFFECTIVE DATE : Immediately
SALARY : $19.87 - $21.36 per hour
AA Degree - $.50 per hour extra /
BA Degree - $.75 per hour extra
SCHEDULE : 7 hours, 07 minutes per day, Monday, Tuesday, Friday
7 hours, 24 minutes Wednesday
7 hours, 57 minutes on Thursday.
QUALIFICATIONS :
REQUIRED : (Qualifications which are essential to the position)
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Demonstrated knowledge of and experience working with behaviorally disabled children
- Ability to establish and maintain professional, cooperative working relationships
- Demonstrated exemplary customer service and responsiveness
- Must follow supervisory directions and employ personal initiative when necessary
- Demonstrated punctuality and an excellent work attendance record
- Must work within designated bounds of authority and confidentiality
- Ability to follow safe work practices and procedures
- Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively with staff, students, and patrons
- Interest in working with disabled children
- Adequate health and physical strength to assist students by lifting, etc.
- Provide assistance to students to maintain appropriate behavior on the bus
- Valid first aid card with CPR, infant and child
- Ability to assist with management of children with special health problems, e.g. seizures, breathing, etc.
- Must be able to repeatedly lift 50 lbs
- De-escalation strategies
- Willingness to attend training as required
- Assists drivers with reports
QUALIFICATIONS :
DESIRED : (Qualifications which are not required, but would be useful to the position)
DUTIES :
The bus attendant provides assistance for disabled students on the bus and will assist the bus driver during the bus route.
NEW HIRES ARE CONDITIONAL UPON PASSING A FINGERPRINT SCREENING
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION : Pasco School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, age, religion, color, national origin, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of trained guide dog or service animal. Pasco School District provides equal access to the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and other designated youth groups. Questions and complaints of alleged discrimination should be addressed to the following designated employees : Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance Officer-Sarah Thornton; 1215 W. Lewis St., Pasco, WA 99301, 509-543-6700, sthornton@psd1.org; and Sec. 504 Coordinator-Kristi Docken, 1215 W. Lewis St., Pasco, WA 99301, 509-543-6700, kdocken@psd1.org.
Salary : $20 - $21
