Pupil Transportation Assistant

Pupil Transportation Assistant

Under general supervision, assists in the supervision of disabled and non-ambulatory children while they are being transported to and from school. Performs related work as required. Pupil Transportation Assistants are scheduled to work at least 27.5 hours/week and work 30 hours/week on average.

• Assists in the supervision of physically handicapped, non-ambulatory and students with severe behavioral issues during the bus ride and any necessary transfers.
• Maintains safety.
• Assists in securing wheelchairs and safety restraints.
• Assists with operating the wheelchair lift.
• Monitors students for seizures or breathing difficulties.
• Assists bus driver with all medical emergencies.
• Keeps track of student possessions.
• Maintains discipline.
• Assists in evacuation of students during emergency or practice drills.

• Education:
  
  Equivalent to a high school diploma.
• Experience:
  
  Any experience that would demonstrate the ability to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities.
• Licenses/Certificates:
  Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification. CPR Certification required.

• Recognition and management of medical emergencies for physically challenged and non-ambulatory students.
• Assertive discipline techniques.
• Emergency evacuation of disabled and non-ambulatory students from a bus.
• Securing wheelchairs and safety restraints.
• Lifting and carrying heavy objects, up to 100 pounds.
• Kneeling, bending, and stooping to assist students.
• Reading, writing, and speaking English at a level required for successful job performance.
• Effective stress management.
• Understanding and carrying out oral and written instructions.
• Building effective working relationships with colleagues.

• Lifting objects up to 25 lbs: continuously.
• Lifting objects over 25 lbs: continuously.
• Sitting for extended periods: continuously.
  
  Standing for extended periods: occasionally.
• Walking for extended periods: rarely.
• Bending or stooping: frequently.
• Reaching above shoulder height: occasionally.
• Pushing/pulling objects: occasionally.
• Climbing stairs or ladders: occasionally.
• Operating heavy machinery: never.
• Exposure to outdoor weather conditions: frequently.
• Exposure to loud noises: continuously.
• Working in confined spaces: rarely.
• Working at heights: never.
• Working with hazardous materials: rarely.
• Repetitive hand or arm movements: frequently.

• Never:
  The activity or condition does not occur.
• Rarely:
  The activity or condition occurs less than 10% of the time.
• Occasionally:
  The activity or condition occurs 10-30% of the time.
• Frequently:
  The activity or condition occurs 30-60% of the time.
• Continuously:
  The activity or condition occurs more than 60% of the time.

The Washoe County School District is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The Washoe County School District is committed to providing all applicants and employees equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, military status, or other characteristics protected by applicable law. They encourage an inclusive culture.