Transportation Education Assistant

Transportation Educational Assistant

Brainerd Public Schools, where opportunity meets excellence! We are dedicated to fostering a dynamic and inclusive work environment that values diversity, innovation, and collaboration. As an integral part of our community, we strive to empower educators, administrators, and staff to make a positive impact on the lives of our students. Our team is passionate about shaping the future of education in the Brainerd Lakes Area.

POSITION SUMMARY: Transportation Paraprofessionals/Educational Assistants are assigned to a vehicle transporting students with disabilities to ensure the safe transport of students to and from home. Transportation Paraprofessionals/Educational Assistants are responsible for supervising students during the entire route.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Clearly articulate expectations to students.
• Apply common sense reasoning dealing with behavioral situations.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and community.
• Prompt, regular attendance for scheduled assignment.
• Assist students on the bus.
• Properly buckle seat belts, secure wheelchairs, 4-point harnesses, booster seats, and car seats.
• Assure that all students are on the bus prior to departure.
• Occupy the seat that provides the best opportunity for supervision and student protection while the bus is in transit.
• Observe all bus rider rules and maintain appropriate noise level.
• Monitor students' behavior and needs.
• Report any concerns to the school, teacher(s), or district.
• Be familiar with the location and use of emergency equipment on the bus.
• Know how to use the 2-way radio.
• Know the procedures for evacuating students off of the bus during an emergency.
• Help students off the bus.
• Check the bus for articles left behind by students.
• Prepare any forms requested by the district or school personnel.
• Maintain a roster, which includes the name, address, home phone number, and emergency phone number of each child on the bus.
• Assure all student information is kept confidential.
• Participate in annual training courses, including basic first aid and the proper methods for dealing with the specific needs and problems of students with disabilities.

QUALIFICATIONS: HS Diploma, preference given to those with 60 college credits or completion of ParaPro exam. Experience working with or exposure to persons with disabilities is preferred.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Apply Online: JobID 181