Substitute Transportation Education Assistant – Job ID: 273
Assignment Details
Position Type: Reserve Position / Substitutes / Substitute Education Assistant
Date Posted: 9/14/2023
Location: District-Wide
Date Available: 2025-2026
Closing Date: Until filled
Title: Substitute Transportation Education Assistant
Hours: Morning, Mid-Day, and Afternoon routes available
Compensation: $15.00 per hour (ESST/Sick Eligible)
Job Summary
Transportation Paraprofessionals are assigned to a vehicle transporting students with disabilities and ensure the safe transport of students to and from home. They supervise students during the entire route.
Essential Functions
* Clearly articulate expectations to students.
* Apply common sense reasoning dealing with behavioral situations.
* Develop and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and community.
* Prompt, regular attendance for scheduled assignment.
* Assist students on the bus: properly buckle seat belts, secure wheelchairs, 4‑point harnesses, booster seats, and car seats; assure that all students are on the bus prior to departure.
* Occupy the seat that provides the best opportunity for supervision and student protection while the bus is in transit.
* Observe all bus rider rules and maintain appropriate noise level.
* Monitor students’ behavior and needs; report any concerns to the school, teacher(s), or district.
* Be familiar with the location and use of emergency equipment on the bus; know how to use the 2‑way radio.
* Know the procedures for evacuating students off of the bus during an emergency.
* Help students off the bus and check the bus for items left behind.
* Prepare any forms requested by the district or school personnel; maintain a roster (name, address, home phone, emergency phone) of each child on the bus and keep a copy on the bus.
* Assure all student information is kept confidential.
* Participate in annual training courses, including basic first aid and the proper methods for dealing with the specific needs and challenges of students with disabilities.
Qualifications
* High School Diploma; preference for those with 60 college credits or completion of ParaPro exam.
* Experience working with or exposure to persons with disabilities is preferred.
Application Procedures
Apply online.
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