Ballard Community School district currently needs part-time paraprofessionals to work in our Transportation Department. Para-educator Bus Attendants work approximately 15 hours per week.

Primary Responsibilities:

Support bus drivers in meeting the needs of students of students with individualized needs. Support individual and/or small groups of students. Supervise students during their bus ride.

Compensation :

Minimum hourly base rate is $13.85. Additional compensation is available for related experience and education such as a paraprofessional certificate, AA degree, or BA/BS degree.

Qualifications:

Display a basic understanding of the needs of children. Ability to relate effectively to children with different academic and behavioral needs. Display patience and compassion and maintain a caring and helpful relationship with children. Display professional communications skills including active listening, written and oral. Ability to physically lift up to 50 lbs. Ability to bend, lift, sit on floor, run short distances, and assist physically active students. Demonstrate the emotional maturity and stability necessary for the specialized work involved. Demonstrate initiative and the insight to anticipate problem situations and respond accordingly. Ability to take directions, work with minimal supervision and follow policies and practices.