What are the responsibilities and job description for the Para Educator position at SOUTH LYON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS?
SOUTH LYON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
JOB DESCRIPTION
TRANSPORTATION PARAEDUCATOR
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Minimum high school diploma or GED.
2. Caring, patient attitude towards students with special needs.
3. Mentally and physically able to perform duties as required.
4. Prior experience working with children.
5. Successfully pass a criminal background check.
6. Must be punctual, responsible and dependable.
7. Must be able to handle stressful situations.
8. Must have an exemplary attendance record.
REPONSIBILITIES: To assist in providing safe transportation of special needs students to and from designated locations.
REPORTS TO: Manager of Transportation Services
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
1. Responsible for the care and safety of students on the bus.
2. Supervise / monitor students.
3. Interact with children in a positive way.
4. Use appropriate and positive intervention with students.
5. Encourage students to become independent and responsible.
6. Be aware of all students on the bus during loading and unloading.
7. Use appropriate language, displaying courteous and caring attitude in dealing with students, parents, and other employees.
8. Work cooperatively with driver in completing required tasks.
9. Gather and secure student’s belongings. Prepare student to exit bus in a timely manner.
10. Responsible for seeing that students are escorted while boarding and exiting bus.
11. Know evacuation and emergency procedures.
12. Maintain a courteous and professional relationship with all staff, in and out of district.
13. Responsible for following guidelines outlined in Transportation Handbook.
14. Follow District guidelines, policy and procedures regarding confidentiality.
15. Assist driver with students in the operation of lifts and wheelchairs and assisting disabled students.
16. Secure students and any special equipment that may accompany them.
17. Attend training on medical procedures, as required.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $14.40 per hour
Expected hours: 25 – 30 per week
Benefits:
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14