Maintenance Complex - Sp Ed Transportation Paraeducator Job Ogden area,Utah USA,Education / Teaching

Maintenance Complex - Sp Ed Transportation Para educator

Pay:
Competitive

Employment type:

Part-Time

Job Description

Req#: 5357

A position has been declared open in the Weber School District in Transportation for a Sp Ed Transportation Para educator. This position is for 4 hours per day, 9 months per year. Applicants may apply on 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 of assisting students while they are being transported to and from school and providing assistance with students' health care.

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.

Other Functions

Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.

Ability

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; and working with constant interruptions.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include:

working under direct supervision using standardized routines; providing information and/or advising others; and operating within a defined budget. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization'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.

Experience

Job-related experience is desired.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent.

Required Testing

Physical Performance Assessment, Criminal Justice/Fingerprint Clearance.

WEBER SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

About the Company

Weber School District is a public school district located in Weber County, Utah, United States.

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