Position Type:
Transportation/Bus Assistant
Date Posted:
2/23/2023
Location:
Support Services Center
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
GRADE: G6 (Hourly Range/Step 1 – Step 8: $18.35 – $22.63)
MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $18.35
STANDARD HOURS PER WEEK: 40
FTE: 1.0
MONTHS PER YEAR: 9
JOB CODE: 1255
POSITION TYPE: PERMANENT/REGULAR
LOCATION: THORNTON, CO.
SUMMARY: Assists district bus drivers with the safe transportation of students with disabilities. Monitors students at designated crossings to ensure students have safe passage.
Job Tasks Descriptions
1. Monitor students during transportation, including intervening in disputes or arguments, restraining destructive or disruptive behavior and providing basic first-aid as necessary. Handle or assist with emergency evacuations when necessary, following the correct listing and positioning procedures. Monitor students at designated crossings to ensure students have safe passage.
2. Assist the bus driver with students with disabilities including safely loading ad unloading student sin wheelchairs, strollers, etc., by utilizing and operating the bus lift, correctly positioning and safely securing the wheelchair, stroller, etc., using the wheel locking system and tie down securements. Assist the bus driver by greeting walk on student s and with safely securing students who are required to use a safety vest and/or child safety restraint system following the procedures provided by district training and equipment specifications. Observe students as they take their assigned seat and throughout the bus ride to and from school..
3. Monitor and assists students to ensure a safe arrival/departure from/to the bus. Handle any changes to a different bus as student needs arise.
4. Secure special needs equipment in a safe manner to limit motion during transport, including wheel chair trays, walkers, oxygen tanks and any adaptive/assistive devices.
5. Completes and submits required paperwork/documentation as required and ensures the confidentiality of student information.
6. Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Vocational school or short-term courses in conflict resolution, student behavior, and working with students with disabilities preferred.
• Working knowledge of and experience with students with disabilities is preferred.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS:
• Criminal background check required for hire.
• Ability to successfully complete a pre-hire, post-offer Department of Transportation physical examination.
• CPR and First Aid certifications required within one month after entering position.
• Training regarding medical health issues such as precautionary handling of student with contagious and/or communicable diseases and care, intervention and management of students who have sever medical/health conditions. Training is provided by the district as appropriate.
TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:
• Problem solving skills.
• Ability to occasionally lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations.
• Ability to work with children with disabilities.
• Ability to promote and follow federal, state and local laws.
• Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent policies, building and department procedures.
• Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with all people including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds. Willingness to contribute to cultural diversity for educational enrichment.
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.
SALARY INFORMATION:
All Classified positions are paid on an hourly basis. All Newly hired classified employees are placed initially on Step 1 of the pay grade for their position. Classified employees can advance an additional 7 steps (maximum Step 8) based on their previous experience. Final hourly placement on the Classified Salary schedule is dependent on the Grade Level for the position being posted and employees’ previous work experience. “Grade” refers to position or job classification and “Step” refers to the number of work experience credit or service years. See our Classified Salary Schedule for hourly rates. For additional compensation information, please refer to The Classified Master Agreement.
BENEFITS INFORMATION:
Adams 12 Five Star Schools is committed to providing an environment that promotes a healthy employee population able to serve our students at the highest level. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as other programs for benefit eligible employees. The employee assistance program, voluntary life insurance through PERA, and 401(k), 403(b) & 457(b) plans are available to all employees regardless of hours worked and are available immediately (upon hire date). To learn more about our benefits including paid time off, please see our Benefits Overview.
APPLICATION INFORMATION:
All applicants (current district employees and external applicants)should list any and all work experience, including current district experience, when completing the employment application. Please include job titles and duties that you held while doing that job. Since the Human Resource department uses the application to screen for minimum qualifications required for each job, it is important to have a complete application so you will be considered for the position you are applying for.
THIS POSTING IS NOT INCLUSIVE OF THE JOB DESCRIPTION.
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