Evergreen Public Schools

Special Education 1:1 Paraeducator Bus Duty

LOCATION: Hollingsworth Academy

REPORTS TO: Transportation Supervisor

DEPARTMENT: Secondary

Hours / Work Times 

.58 Hours Per Day (6:55 a.m. - 7:30 a.m.)

190 days per year (180 student days/10 holidays)

Bus-duty hours/days are contingent on student transportation needs.

This position will remain open until a qualified applicant is selected. The earliest date a recommendation for hire may be submitted is after 10/16/24.

Position Status: 1:1 Support 

Position Duration: Permanent 

Classification Group: Paraeducators Class II + $1.50 per hour stipend

• Click this link to find the salary schedule associated with this position PSE Large Group Salary Schedule

Evergreen Public Schools (EPS) offers the following to eligible employees who work at least 630 hours in a school year:

• Medical, dental, vision, basic long-term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance through School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). For additional information click EPS Benefits Information.
• Employees may also be eligible to participate in FSA, DCAP, HSA, FPFSA (w/HDHP), and other supplemental benefits.

Employees may be eligible for employer-employee funded retirement benefits through Department of Retirement Services (DRS).

EPS offers paid holidays and paid time off, including but not limited to, sick, vacation, personal, religious, and bereavement leave. Additional negotiated leave options can be found in the associated Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for this position PSE Large Group CBA.

We appreciate your interest in employment with Evergreen Public Schools. The most qualified and competitive applicant(s) that possess directly related experience and expertise, training, and education may be invited to participate in the interview/selection process. As part of the selection process, the District conducts confidential reference checks to include former and present employers and also requires a criminal background investigation including fingerprints Click here for Fingerprinting Services.

Failure to submit a full application package will result in disqualification.

External applicants must include official transcripts (upon hire) to confirm education or ETS ParaPro Assessment results with application.

STANCE STATEMENT:

Evergreen Public Schools are committed to eliminating the predictability of outcomes by demographic group and we strive to be a diverse community of schools that provides each member with the opportunities, access, resources, and support they need to be successful. With this in mind, our goal is to recruit, hire and retain employees of all racial/ethnic backgrounds who will bring their unique talents and skills into our educational institution to encourage students to thrive academically. Our district aims to provide an equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for all students and staff to succeed in a racially and culturally diverse local, national and global community.

SUMMARY STATEMENT:

Under the supervision of the Transportation Supervisor, the bus assistant for the Special Education students is responsible for riding on the bus and assisting the bus driver whenever necessary on the regular home-to-school run and during emergencies and/or evacuations. The bus assistant is also responsible for completing necessary paperwork.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents.
2. Assist the bus driver in loading and unloading wheelchair-bound students on and off the bus on the regular home-to-school run and during emergencies and/or evacuations.
3. Assist the bus driver in establishing and maintaining a positive climate for students during transport.
4. Act quickly and be aware of surroundings so as to ensure the safety of the students being transported.
5. Complete daily individual student behavior management forms and turn in to supervisor.
6. Implement and monitor student behavioral management plans in accordance with the student's individualized educational program (IEP).
7. Attend conferences with administrators, parents, and students when necessary.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Perform other related duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS REQUIRED:

Vision (66-100%)

Hearing (66-100%)

Speaking (66-100%)

Sitting (33-66%)

Standing (33-66%)

Walking (33-66%)

Writing (Up to 33%)

Bending (Up to 33%)

Stooping (Up to 33%)

At risk for exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens and other potentially infectious materials.

Lifting Up to 75 lbs. with assistance (66-100%)

Acceptable Attendance

MENTAL DEMANDS REQUIRED:

Verbal Communication (66-100%)

Written Communication (66-100%)

Reading (66-100%)

Confidentiality (66-100%)

Percentages of requirements of physical and mental tasks are only an estimate. Reasonable accommodations for persons with a disability will be considered in order for them to perform the essential functions of the job.

(66-100%) = Continuously

(33-66%) = Frequently

(Up to 33%) = Occasionally

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT NECESSARY:

Telephone, typewriter, copy machines, paper, pens/pencils, clipboard, and all other tools and equipment necessary to perform the essential functions as listed above.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents.
2. Demonstrated ability to work with and supervise students.
3. Previous experience working with behaviorally disabled students preferred.
4. Must possess personal characteristics of flexibility, initiative, cooperativeness, and confidentiality.
5. Must be able to demonstrate competency in detailing information necessary to complete paperwork.
6. Most possess physical strength and ability to assist bus driver in loading and unloading wheelchair-bound students on and off the bus and to deal with potentially aggressive behavior of students.
7. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with others as part of a team.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES RELATED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND EQUITY:

1. Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
2. Supports a positive school environment that celebrates, respects and values diversity, where learning is made relevant and meaningful to students of various cultures.
3. Participates in activities and discussions that lead to increased cultural competence.
4. Demonstrates a commitment to equitable outcomes for all students.
5. Ability to recognize each person as a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.
6. The ability and desire to establish positive relationships with persons regardless of race, gender, physical limitation, sexual orientation or religious belief, with an active commitment to equal opportunity for all persons.

Notice of Nondiscrimination:

Evergreen Public Schools 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 access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Title IX Coordinator

Cale Piland

Director of Athletics/Activities

13413 NE LeRoy Haagen Memorial Dr.

P.O. Box 8910

Vancouver, WA 98668-8910

Telephone: (360) 604-4430

Section 504/ADA Coordinator

Cate Winters

Health Services Manager

13413 NE LeRoy Haagen Memorial Dr.

P.O. Box 8910

Vancouver, WA 98668-8910

Telephone: (360) 604-6711

Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator

Tracy Thompson

Senior Director Human Resources

13413 NE LeRoy Haagen Memorial Dr.

P.O. Box 8910

Vancouver, WA 98668-8910

Telephone: (360) 604-4014

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