Paraeducator - Bus Monitor Route

Job Purpose Statement: The job of "Para educator
- School Bus Monitor" is done for the purpose/s of assisting special education students while they are being transported to and from school; providing assistance with students' health care and/or behavioral needs and assisting with student loading and unloading from buses.

• 2 Classified Reference Letters
• Copy of Para Pro Assessment Test results or official college transcripts

This 3.41 hpd/continuing position works Monday – Friday 7:40 to 9:15 am and 2:55 to 4:45 pm. Wednesday is 2:05 to 3:55 pm.

Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance benefits, as administered by the School Employees Benefit Board (SEBB). Final benefit eligibility to be determined at time of hire. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Department of Retirement Services (DRS) SERS plan (classified employees) or TERS plan (certificated employees), as well as the DRS Deferred Compensation Program.

Employees will receive vacation leave, paid holidays and additional compensation beyond their base salary as outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

The Olympia School District is committed to increasing the diversity of staff in our schools. Candidates who can contribute to this goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths and experiences in this area

The job of "Para educator
- School Bus Monitor" is done for the purpose/s of assisting special education students while they are being transported to and from school; providing assistance with students’ health care and assisting with student loading and unloading from buses.

• Assist bus driver in maintaining order and minimizing disruptive activity on the school bus.
• Assess special education students for the purpose of providing health care and other special needs during transport, safe loading and unloading from busses including both emergency situations and normal transport.
• Clean assigned vehicles, both interior and exterior, for the purpose of maintaining appearance, sanitation and safety of vehicle.
• Instruct special education students for the purpose of enforcing rules and regulations and maintaining safety.
• Prepare documentation for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information.
• Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.

Experience

Required:

Job related experience.

• Skills to operate standard office equipment, provide for special health care needs of students, and communicate effectively with students and caregivers.
• Knowledge of vehicle operation and special health care requirements.
• Abilities to understand and address students with special needs, understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Significant physical abilities include climbing/balancing, pushing/pulling, stooping/crouching, reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity/depth perception/accommodation/field of vision and ability to lift and carry handicapped students.

Education Required: High School diploma or equivalent.

Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing

Required:

Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance, Drug Testing Clearance, First Aid Certificate.

Olympia School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal…