PreK Bus Paraprofessional

HAVEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS USD 312

Central Office - Haven, Kansas This job is also posted in

HAVEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS USD 312

Job Details

Job ID:

5892007

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description

Position Title:

Bus Paraprofessional

Status:

School Term with students in session

Department:

School Transportation Vehicles

Reports To:

Transportation Director

FLSA Classification:

Non-Exempt

Wage Determination:

Classified Hourly Schedule - Determined by qualifications and experience

Summary:

The bus paraprofessional assists the bus driver in observing and maintaining the health and safety of students during transportation.

Qualifications/Education:

High School diploma or equivalent Good verbal and written communication skills Must be neat, responsible, and dependable Be sensitive to the needs of students and able to relate well to students and staff

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Essential Functions:

Assist in providing safe transportation to help students enjoy the complete educational program of the school district Assist bus drivers in supervising students Maintain effective student discipline Ensure students board and depart the bus orderly Assist young or disabled students in boarding and departing the bus Care for the needs of disabled students Assist bus drivers and classroom teachers in resolving problems with students Keep current on new information, innovative ideas and techniques Respond to information requests in a cooperative, courteous and timely manner Perform such other duties as assigned from time to time

General Responsibilities:

Display fairness and impartiality to all students Display consistent ability to positively motivate student Display punctuality and dependability Interact in a professional manner with all staff Communicate with students clearly, accurately, and consistently Carry out instruction related to methods or techniques to be used with students Display good judgement in a decision making situation Perform other duties as assigned by the transportation director

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:

Requires prolonged standing and/or sitting Requires stooping, bending, lifting, and reaching Must work in noisy and crowded environments depending on outside variables with numerous interruptions Requires regular attendance and physical presence at the job sites

Terms of Employment:

The paraprofessional is assigned to work as assigned by supervisor while school is in session and students are present. Any other work days will need to receive prior approval from administrator.

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board of Education's policy concerning evaluation of classified personnel.

Position Type:

Part-Time Job Requirements