Extended School Year - Para Special Services Bus Aide

JOB SUMMARY: 

The job of Para Educator Bus Aide for the extended school year is riding with students to school in the morning and in the afternoon to and from their school location. 

REQUIREMENTS:

• Current Para Educator with Shelton School District
• Ability and willingness to maintain regular attendance over the entire course of the summer program
• Ability and willingness to develop and maintain positive, professional relationships with staff, students, and families
• Ability and willingness to work with a diverse student population including student with Individual Educational Plans (IEP's)
• Ability and willingness to maintain a positive attitude at work
• Ability and willingness to assist with student behavior
• Ability and willingness to perform the essential functions of of the job with or without reasonable accommodations
• Ability and willingness to sit for prolonged periods of time

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supports the transportation of students in the morning and in the afternoon to school by supervising students during transport.
• Ensure students and staff are safe during transportation to school.
• Redirect student behavior when appropriate based on student's IEP and District Policies and Procedures.
• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Provide medical assistance, physical support and personal care for the purpose of providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and/or children with disabilities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

REPORTS TO: Principal, Program Administrator, or designee, depending on assignment.

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

DURATION: Temporary, anticipated dates are June 24, 2024-July 25, 2024. However, if student disenrolls from program the position will not continue.

SCHEDULE: Monday-Thursday (excluding July 4, 2024); 3 hours in the AM and 3 hours in the PM

SALARY: Individual's will be paid at their current step as a Para Educator on the 2023-2024 salary schedule ($22.51-$25.59). Individual's will also be paid at the rate of $1.25 extra per hour for all time spent transporting students with IEP's.