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Walla Walla Public Schools · 5 months ago

Substitute Bus Assistant

Walla Walla, WA

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Walla Walla Public Schools is seeking a Substitute Bus Assistant to provide support to bus drivers in transporting special education students. This role involves maintaining safety and assisting students with special needs during transportation to and from school and on activity trips.

EducationHigher EducationSecondary EducationTransportation

Responsibilities

Under general supervision, assist the bus driver on scheduled routes and/or all types of trips in support of district approved activities

Maintain control of student passengers as related to safety. Report unsafe acts or conditions which require the attention of the bus driver or school district officials

Provide necessary assistance to special needs of handicapped children and young adults

Responsible for assisting ambulatory students as well as students with wheelchairs when loading, unloading, and seat-belting. Operate various bus elevator lifts

Install all necessary restraints on students in wheelchairs and other types of conveyances

Provide watchful vigilance over students at all times. Inform the Transportation Director or Coordinator, Bus Driver, school Health Clinician, Teacher, or other school district official of unusual behavior such as vomiting, seizures, or any other unusual behavior

Perform basic first aid as appropriate which may include CPR

Attend transportation in-service meetings and training as necessary

Perform related duties as assigned

Qualification

First Aid certificationBilingual English/SpanishCultural competenceEmergency equipment knowledgeSafety procedures knowledgePositive interaction with studentsEffective communicationFlexibilityRelationship building

Required

High School diploma or GED

Possess a valid First Aid card including CPR

Requires fingerprinting and background check

Must complete Walla Walla Public Schools Risk Management and Bloodborne Pathogens Training upon hire

Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents

Must be flexible to constantly changing routes, pick up and drop off times and locations and other issues as they arise

Possess the desire to be a role model for students and to interact positively with students

Knowledge of safety and security procedures

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the public

Preferred

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others

Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the district

Knowledge of operation of emergency school bus equipment and accessories including but not limited to two-way radio, first aid kit, fire extinguisher, highway warning kit, snow chains, etc