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. |