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Special Needs Bus Paraprofessional

Our Transportation Department is seeking individuals who could serve as a paraprofessional on a Special Needs Bus. This position assists special needs students and drivers as they travel to and from area schools. May need to drive a special needs van on occasion. This is a ten-month position. The vacancy will remain open until filled with review of applications taking place immediately. The Van Driver provides clean, safe, and reliable transportation to ensure students benefit from district programs and activities. To accomplish these tasks the Van Driver must work closely with the staff and administration of the district.

Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent. Physical, TB test and drug test (after employment offer is made). Meet all state requirements for bus drivers, including defensive driving, CPR, and first aid certification. At least one year experience in driving some type of motor vehicle (which may be a private automobile), including experience throughout each of the four seasons. Successfully complete behind-the-wheel training. Desire to continue career improvement by enhanced skills and job performance.

Essential Functions: Provide clean, safe, and reliable transportation to ensure students benefit from district programs and activities. Ensure all activities conform to state school transportation guidelines. Communicate and work effectively and cooperatively with members of the school district and the community. React to change and frequent interruptions in a productive and positive manner, meeting deadlines as assigned. Operate all vehicles and equipment as necessary. Implement and follow the vision and mission of the district.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions: Requires prolonged sitting. Requires turning, and reaching. Requires driving skills, including ability to operate vehicle at night. Must work indoors and outdoors during the school year. Must work in noisy, crowded, stressful environments, with numerous interruptions. Must work in and around dust, fumes, and odors.

General Responsibilities: Implement and follow all Kansas school transportation regulations. Implement all mandatory safety regulations for school vehicles. Maintain discipline when students are in the vehicle. Report those students who do not obey rules to the proper authority. Help keep assigned vehicle clean. Keep to assigned schedule. Assist students daily as needed. Notify the proper authority in case of lateness. Discharge students only at authorized stops. Exercise responsible leadership and good judgment when on out-of-district school trips. Transport only authorized students. Report all accidents and complete required reports. Enforce regulations against smoking and eating on the bus. Observe and follow all school district policies at all times. Respond to information requests in a cooperative, courteous, and timely manner. Implement and follow all district health and safety policies, including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan. Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as directed by the director of transportation.