Transportation Paraprofessional JobID: 1943 + Position Type: Paraprofessional/ Non-Instructional + Date Posted: 3/4/2025 + Location: Transportation Office + Date Available: Immediately + Closing Date: Until Filled    Position Purpose The bus paraprofessional will assist the educational process by assisting the transportation of students in a safe, orderly, and timely manner. Essential Job Functions + 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. + Assists driver with emergency bus evacuation if necessary. + Provides information on the bus 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. + 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. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - 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 supervisor as required. - Effective writing and verbal communication skills. Qualifications Profile - Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. FLSA Status: Non-exempt Date: