Bus Paraprofessional

Qualifications: High school diploma/equivalency. Manual dexterity,lifting (as much as 50 lbs), pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, sitting, speaking, hearing, mobility.

Ability to successfully accomplish/complete inservice training. Conscientiously accept and follow directions.

Good communication and interpersonal skills. Exhibit sound judgment.

Adaptable to variety of situations. Fundamental understanding of special education students.

Responsibilities :Each para will assist in the transportation of student(s) who may be mildly, moderately and/or severely disabled. The bus para is responsible for:

Safe environment for transporting special needs students Securing students in proper seating/spaces

Recording/charting student data Assuring an orderly environment

Appropriately restraining students Monitoring students for changes which require medication

Communicating effectively with school personnel, patrons and students Handling a variety of stressful situations, with flexibility in adjusting to varied levels of persistence

Terms of Employment: 9 months; salary and work year to be determined by the Board of Education.

Evaluation: Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board policy on evaluation of Paraprofessional Personnel

Significant associations: The performance responsibilities are not limited to those outlined in this description and may include any other responsibilities as assigned by the administrator/supervisor.