Ballard Paraprofessional Bus Aide JobID: 1361

+ Position Type:

Student Support Services

+ Date Posted:

8/9/2024

+ Location:

Ballard Transportation Department

+ Date Available:

08/23/2024

Ballard Community School district currently needs part-time paraprofessionals in all of our buildings. Para-educator Bus Aides work approximately 15 hours per week. This position is assigned to work 178 student contact days.

Primary Responsibilities:

+ Support bus drivers in meeting the needs of students of students with individualized needs.

+ Support individual and/or small groups of students.

+ Supervise students during their bus ride.

Compensation:Pay is annualized so you will receive a check in July and August. Minimum hourly base rate is $13.85. Additional compensation is available for related experience and education such as a paraprofessional certificate, AA degree, or BA/BS degree.

Qualifications:

+ Display a basic understanding of the needs of children.

+ Ability to relate effectively to children with different academic and behavioral needs.

+ Display patience and compassion and maintain a caring and helpful relationship with children.

+ Display professional communications skills including active listening, written and oral.

+ Ability to physically lift up to 50 lbs.

+ Ability to bend, lift, sit on floor, run short distances, and assist physically active students.

+ Demonstrate the emotional maturity and stability necessary for the specialized work involved.

+ Demonstrate initiative and the insight to anticipate problem situations and respond accordingly.

+ Ability to take directions, work with minimal supervision and follow policies and practices.