Transportation Paraeducator

Norwalk Schools is seeking candidates for a Transportation Para educator to assist students with transportation services for the  school year. Anticipated hours for this position are weekdays from 6:30 to 9:30 and 12:30 to 4:30, with adjusted hours on early out Wednesdays.

Norwalk Community School District

Position:
Transportation Para educator

Reports to:
Transportation Director

Position

Purpose:

The transportation para educator will assist the transportation staff by assisting in the transportation of students in a safe, orderly, and timely manner.

• Assists students to seats and appropriately secures students in child restraint systems and wheelchair restraint systems if necessary.
• Assists driver with maintaining discipline on the bus, van or suburban.
• Assists driver with emergency bus, van or suburban evacuation if necessary.
• Provides information on the bus, van or suburban route to substitute drivers on an as needed basis.
• Understands and abides by confidentiality mandates.
• Assists students as needed.
• Understands and is able to use the wheelchair lift on the bus as needed.
• Maintains data on students as required.
• Fosters effective communication with students, parents, and other staff members. Informs Transportation Director and Administration with concerns about behaviors or incidents.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervising staff.

Note:

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to the supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.
• Ensure regular attendance and punctuality to ensure consistency for the students served.

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.

FLSA Status:
Non-exempt