Paraprofessional - School Bus

Paraprofessional School Bus Safely support, care for, and manage students on daily routes and other transportation operations while following CDE, CDL and district policies and any other relevant state or federal regulations. This position is required to support varying and directly assigned daily transportation routes and substitute for varying routes and district operations as needed. This position will be required to safely perform job duties involving all department vehicles as assigned to support department and district operations and emergency district needs during all hours of the day and all types of weather/traffic conditions as needed. Learn and maintain knowledge of state and federal transportation laws and regulations and Thompson Schools District policies and procedures. Provide customer service and resolve operational route needs and concerns with department and district staff. Provide any needed support to the department and district in emergency situations. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Safely support and manage students, district staff, and other passengers while following CDE, CDL, District policies, and any other relevant state or federal regulations. Ensure the safety and well-being of students and staff at all times during district operations. This includes but is not limited to, daily routes, student crossings, activity trips, emergency operations, and when on-site at the transportation center, district schools/sites, and any other locations that could be required during activity trips or emergency operations. Inspect equipment in compliance with State, Federal and District policy before and after driving assignments. Report all safety defects and ensure equipment is in compliance. Manage, teach, and maintain student behavior at all times during operations. Monitor students during the ride to ensure transportation procedures and regulations are maintained at all times during operation. Teach railroad crossing regulations and assist drivers with teaching and operating bus evacuation procedures. Implement disciplinary actions when needed to ensure operations. Assist drivers in preparing written bus safety reports for the purpose of keeping parents, schools and the Transportation Department informed of disciplinary problems. Communicate with district staff, including but not limited to, teachers, paraprofessionals and security monitors during operations. Work with Transportation Managers to address student behavior issues and concerns with parents/guardians and district staff, including possible meetings. Learn and maintain operating knowledge and abilities of all relevant equipment used for transportation operations. Learn, maintain, and continually update knowledge of state and federal transportation laws and regulations and Thompson Schools District policies and procedures. Learn, maintain, and continually update knowledge of city and county roads, locations of district sites, and other district operations destinations and locations. Learn, maintain, and continually update knowledge of student behavior management techniques. Inspect any/all district equipment in compliance with State, Federal, and District policy before and after operations. Report all safety defects and ensure equipment is in compliance. Perform cold start duties for the Transportation Department as needed. Maintain interior and exterior cleanliness of assigned vehicle, including weekly upkeep/ cleaning and before and after year cleaning/checklists. Assist in monitoring and responding to student's physical, medical, or emotional needs. Uphold all duties and requirements as a mandatory reporter for TSD. Update maps, directions, written materials, and any transportation data/forms as needed. Report student issues, accidents, incidents, hazards, breakdowns, and delays to dispatch or supervisor. Maintain strict confidentiality and professional boundaries at all times. Attend training classes, first aid, and in-service/district professional development meetings as required by the district. Conduct emergency evacuations, district reunification or any other emergency operations as needed. Maintain reports, records, and written documentation as required or requested by supervisor and/or district staff. Work in cooperation with drivers in operating bus lift, securing adaptive devices, and any other operational needs. Perform basic first aid when required. Monitor and respond to the physical, mental, and emotional needs of all students being transported. May be required to perform nursing delegation. Perform other duties as assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Safety oriented with the understanding of how job duties relate to student, staff, and community safety. Knowledge of transportation operations and full understanding that daily operations are our department priority. Ability to multi-task and be amenable to change. Highly coachable and the ability to work with a team to achieve department goals. Strong commitment to attendance and consistency within the position. Ability to work and manage a flexible schedule assigned by the department Router/Scheduler, Transportation Dispatchers and Transportation Managers. Ability to perform duties on all district vehicles and safely support and manage students and staff during all hours of the day/night and all types of weather/traffic conditions. High level of understanding and commitment to confidentiality. Must possess good oral and written communication skills. Ability to read and comprehend maps, directions, transportation data/forms and written technical materials. Must possess critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions. Ability to be patient and flexible to accommodate and work with all district students and staff. Ability to maintain professional relationships with all district staff, coaches, trip staff/chaperones, and community members and provide high-level customer service. Ability to perform general clerical duties as needed. Education and training: High school diploma or equivalent preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience: Experience in school district transportation or education is preferred. Experience working with student groups is helpful, including experience with exceptional student service needs. Certificates, licenses,