Lincoln County School District #2

Job Description

School Bus Paraprofessional

Definition

Under the direction of the Director of Transportation, represents the Lincoln County School District #2 Transportation Department in the daily transportation of students to and from school and all related functions. Supports the philosophy of the district and department within the designated areas of responsibility. Assists the district administration in providing a positive and safe learning environment.

Purposes

To provide opportunities for success at the next level for all district students through the integral component of transportation by:

• Continuing and strengthening a legacy of professionalism, 
• Driving the future with efficiency and accuracy, and
• Focusing on the core values of safety, responsibility and respect.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

• Ability to remain calm and composed in stressful situations and posses sound emotional judgment.
• Ability to follow and complete verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to successfully complete all applicable district and transportation department training on their respective intervals.
• Ability to monitor student conduct.  Being alert to emotional and physical conditions that may affect the safety and/or welfare of students.
• Ability to direct substitute drivers in the absence of the assigned driver.
• Ability to operate the two-way radio.
  

Required Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage and control students while buses are in motion; assist drivers in management and control of students while buses are stopped.
• Operate specialized equipment and assist students while loading and unloading.
• Ensure that required safety devises are securely fastened.  Become familiar with proper handling techniques for all students transported.
• Ensure safety of students during seizures.
• Assist drivers in completing records/reports timely and accurately such as student conduct, student counts, and seating charts and submit to Transportation Department.
• Use effective and appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication and interpersonal relationship skills when working with students, parents, and district personnel.
• Conduct him/herself with due consideration in personal appearance, actions, and language regarding students, parents, teachers, administrators, fellow district employees, and other members of the public.
• Assist students/passengers boarding bus when necessary.
• Assist drivers with regulating heating, lighting, and ventilating systems for passenger comfort.
• Assist drivers with ensuring that each student is transported in a safe and responsible manner utilizing established safe loading and unloading procedures.
• Assists drivers in thoroughly cleaning the school bus each week.
• Assists drivers in maintaining a list with all route specific contact information of students and school district personnel.
• Performs other job related duties as necessary.

Physical Demands

The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must perform in carrying out essential job functions.  

• Frequent and prolonged exposure to jarring, bouncing and shaking caused by rough roads.
• Frequently exert 40 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Ascend and descend stairs.
• Sit, walk and stand for extended periods of time; reach with hands and arms, crouch, and kneel.
• Perceive the nature of sound; see near, far, and peripherally; perceive depth; adjust focus.
• Provide oral information.
• Have the manual dexterity to operate related equipment, materials and objects.

Environmental Demands

• Exposure to temperature extremes from minus 40 degrees Fahrenheit to positive 110 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Frequent exposure to wet, humid or windy conditions caused by weather.
• Frequent exposure to loud noises.
• Frequent exposure to inhalation of engine exhaust fumes.
• Frequent exposure to cleaning solvents, aerosol sprays, diesel and gasoline.
• Moderate exposure to hazardous materials and chemicals.
• Occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious materials.

Experience and Education

Any combination of experience, education and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and skill is qualifying. 

Conditions of Employment

• Successful completion of a criminal background check.