JOB TITLE:   Transportation Paraprofessionals

REPORTS TO:  Designated Administrator/Supervisor

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible assisting the bus driver in supervising students to and from school safely, maintaining order among children and assist driver in checking bus after each route and trip.

   

   

  PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

   

• Assures all Bus Safety Standards are met

  • Assists with boarding children.

  • Assists with exiting procedures.

  • Responds to emergencies of children.

  • Assists with emergency evacuation.

  • Know and understand the principles of first aid. 

• Maintains discipline on the bus at all times

  • Provides positive guidance and communication, exercise student management through correct use of communication and discipline.

  • Ensures order and safety for children as they board and leave the bus.

  • Reports concerns and incidents to the school.

     

• Certified in CPR and First Aid

   

  WORK ENVIRONMENT/HOURS WORKED:

• Must work in a variety of settings, dependent upon the students’ programs needs.

• The primary work area work will be in the home-based school and classroom and in the outside areas as assigned. 

• Other work environments required may be in or outside the community. 

• Hours worked will be determined by the Special Education Department on the basis of students needs.

   

  SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

• Verbal communication skills

• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing.

• Problem solving abilities.

• Knowledge of student discipline procedures.

• Must have interest in and empathy for children.

• Must have ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.

   

   

   

  .EQUIPMENT USED:

• Must be able to use copy machine, classroom computers, audio visual aides, mobility support equipment, walkers, standing boxes, corner chairs, braces, hearing aids, wheelchairs, abductor blocks, augmentative communication devices, etc.

   

  PHYSICAL INVOLVEMENT:

• Must have the ability to lift at least 20 pounds, move and position students

• Must understand and interpret written and verbal instructions

• Must be physically able to assist children when necessary for the child’s safety.

• Must have the ability to work independently after instructions are given

• Most work is inside the school bus in varying degrees of temperature and all types of weather.

   

   

  MENTAL INVOLVEMENT:

• Must understand and interpret written and verbal instructions.  

• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision. 

• Must have the ability to maintain accurate records.

• Must possess sufficient interpersonal skills to function compatibly with others

   

  HUMAN RELATIONS INVOLVEMENT:

• Must be able to interact positively and be empathetic to students and parents

• Must be able to respond positively to supervision and to accept suggestions for improvement

• Must have the ability to work in-group settings with both adults and children

• Must be able to work compatibly with students, teachers, school personnel, and parents

• Must protect the confidentiality of students

   

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Prefer previous experience in child supervision.

   

   

  TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• 9 month employee (Part-time)

   

  EVALUATION:

• Shall be evaluated in accordance with the Zachary Community School Board Personnel Accountability Plan.

   

  NOTE: 

  This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of

  the position.  It is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all duties and                                           responsibilities.  The Zachary Community School Board reserves the right to change this description at its discretion.