[INT] Transportation - PT SpEd Bus Aide (29265)

A position has been declared open in the Weber School District in Transportation for a part-time Special Education Bus Aide. This position is for 5.75 hours per day, 177 days (9 months) per year, and is compensated according to Lane 4(B) of the Paraprofessionals Salary Schedule.

 **ONLY CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF WEBER SCHOOL DISTRICT NEED APPLY**

Applicants shall apply at wsd.schoolspring.com. Files will be reviewed before interviews are scheduled.

THIS POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED, AFTER A MINIMUM OF 5 WORKING DAYS.

Purpose Statement:

The job of Bus Aide was established for the purpose(s) of assisting students while they are being transported to and from school; and providing assistance with students' healthcare.

Essential Functions:

• Assesses potential emergency situations for the purpose of taking appropriate action to protect the well being of passengers.
• Assists special education students (e.g. calming them down, watching for signs of seizures, cleaning students, redressing students, tying shoes, etc.) for the purpose of providing for special needs during transport, safe loading and unloading from buses including both emergency situations and normal transport.
• Climbs and descends bus stairs 3 times in 30 seconds for the purpose of assisting students.
• Drags a 125-pound object on the ground 50 feet within 30 seconds for the purpose of assisting a student in a possible emergency.
• Instructs special education students and/or other passengers for the purpose of enforcing rules and regulations and maintaining safety.
• Kneels down and properly secures a wheelchair to the school bus, then returns to a standing position within 60 seconds for the purpose of assisting students.
• Monitors students (e.g. unruly, disruptive, spitting, hitting, abusive language, seizures, etc.) for the purpose of preventing distraction to the driver or injury to themselves or others.
• Picks up and carries a 50-pound object 35 feet within 20 seconds from seat height (16 inches) for the purpose of assisting students.
• Reports observations and incidents (e.g. discipline, accidents, inappropriate social behavior, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate personnel.
• Secures students and/or equipment with restraints, tie downs (e.g. wheelchairs, seat belts, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the safety and welfare of students.
• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.

Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:

• Communicating with diverse groups
• Maintaining confidentiality
• Working as part of a team
• Working with constant interruptions

Responsibilities include:

• Working under direct supervision using standardized routines
• Providing information and/or advising others
• Operating within a defined budget
• There is continual opportunity to have some impact on the District's services.

Working Environment:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; frequent climbing and balancing; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 5% sitting, 75% walking, and 20% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Experience:
• Job-related experience is desired
• Education:
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Physical Performance Assessment Required
• Criminal Justice/Fingerprint Clearance Required

Weber School District has the right to revise this position description at any time.

WEBER SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (EEO) EMPLOYER