Bus Behavior Support Paraprofessional

Brenham Independent School District - Job Description

• Job Title/Position: Bus Behavior Support Paraprofessional
• Department/School: Special Education/Various
• Primary
  
  Work Location:
  
  Bus
• Pay Information: IS4
• Number of Days: 179 days
• Daily Rate: $140.70
• Supervised By: Special Services Director
• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• Date Revised: February 2025

The Bus Behavior Support Paraprofessional is responsible for ensuring a safe and orderly environment on the school bus by implementing behavior interventions, supporting students with special needs, and assisting the bus drivers and monitors in managing student conduct.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate
• Experience working with children in a behavioral support role

• Monitor student behavior on the bus and reinforce positive behavior expectations.
• Implement de-escalation techniques and intervention strategies to support students with behavioral challenges.
• Assist drivers and bus monitors in managing student conduct and ensuring compliance with transportation policies.
• Communicate with school administrators and teachers regarding student behavior concerns.
• Document incidents, interventions, and student progress as required.
• Promote a positive and safe transportation experience for all.
• Help manage the behavior of students; this includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student behavior as needed.
• Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning.
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Comply with district policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations.
• Adhere to the district's safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality in the conduct of district business.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of walking and interacting with students and/or district employees in the specific worksite assignment.
• Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance.
• Performs other tasks and assumes such responsibilities as related to the position as assigned.

• Ability to work with children with behavior disorders.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to provide positive behavior support to.
• Willing to be trained in Crisis Prevention Intervention Strategies.

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Reading, ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); maintain emotional control under stress; coordinate district-wide curriculum functions; interpret policy, procedures, and data; follow behavior intervention plans and procedures.

Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling, pushing; reaching; moving small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom or adaptive equipment; repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer terminal possible; daily travel on bus routes; frequent prolonged and irregular hours; possible biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases; specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus;

frequent light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); occasional heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds or over) and positioning of students with physical disabilities; controlling behavior through physical restraint; assisting non-ambulatory students and lifting and moving adaptive and other classroom equipment; exposure to the sun, heat, cold and inclement weather; exposure to noise.

The foregoing statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities required. The district shall not fail or refuse to hire or discharge any individual, or otherwise discriminate against any individual with respect to compensation, terms, conditions, and privileges of employment because of the individual's race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Nor shall the district limit, segregate, or classify its employees or applicants for employment in any way that would deprive or tend to deprive an individual of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status as an employee because of the individual's race, color, religion, sex or national origin.