Paraprofessional Bus Attendant I - Transportation Services

Information specific to this position: 

Pay Range: $16.74 - $18.75  (min – 12% above min)/hr*

Hours/day: 5.75 hours 

Work calendar days: 182 days (Classified Bus Operators & Paras)

Duration of position: Ongoing

Benefits include: Health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, short and long term disability, access to employee walk-in clinic, as well as other optional benefit elections. 

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SUMMARY: 

Minimize driver distractions and assist with ensuring students are safe during the loading, unloading, transporting, and transferring on buses. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

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. Frequency of duties, percent of time and work year may vary based on department or building assignment. 

Description of Job Tasks 

1. Assist driver in maintaining appropriate student behavior by monitoring behavior and intervening as necessary and reporting incidences of unsafe or inappropriate actions that occur on or off the bus. 

2. Communicate with driver in developing a team environment. 

3. Through route sheets and reports, acquire and maintain information such as medical information, physical limitations, and symptoms that may require immediate attention or intervention concerning assigned students. 

4. Ensure all students are properly loaded and seated. Monitoring and enforcing acceptable physical social and physical behavior for students with learning disabilities, mild or moderate physical disabilities, emotional disabilities and/or special needs. 

5. Assist bus driver in keeping special needs equipment picked up and stored in its proper place when not in use, cleaning the interior of the bus, and sanitizing seats after each route. 

6. Attend work and arrive in a timely manner. 

7. Practice emergency evacuation drills with students and driver. 

8. Perform other duties as assigned. 

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSES: 

• High school diploma or equivalent 

• Experience working with children preferred 

• Criminal background check required for hire 

• First Aid certification required within 60 days of hire 

• Successful completion of the District approved physical strength and agility test is required prior to hire

Questions regarding this position can be directed to talent@psdschools.org

Apply at https://psdschools.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=7297