Bus Assistants
- Employer
- South Washington County Schools
- Location
- Cottage Grove, MN
- Salary
- $15.25/hr.
Job Details
Description: South Washington County School District seeks PT assistants for substitute and regular routes. Morning and/or afternoon hours available
- Substitute and PT routes- 6-9:30 AM and 1:30-4:30 PM
- Paid training
- Flexible hours
- Retirement contributions
- Health insurance benefits (25+ hrs/week)
- Job Security
- School calendar
Compensation: $15.25/hr
POSITION SUMMARY:
Assist School Bus Drivers in transporting students with special needs.
PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Assist drivers of Special Education buses with any special care and attention students may need.
- Secure all students in car seats and wheelchairs.
- Ensure all students are seated and use seatbelts (when provided).
- Assist with safe loading and unloading of students with special needs.
- Assist bus driver with pre-trip inspection as requested prior to leaving the transportation facility.
- Assist bus driver with post-trip inspection as requested after each route.
- Assist in the evacuation of students in the case of an emergency.
- Assist bus driver in reporting discipline issues to the transportation manager.
- Follows the policies and procedures in accordance with the South Washington County Transportation Department Handbook and the provisions listed in the Bus Driver/Assistant Employee Contract
- Other duties as assigned.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, LICENSE, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES):
Required:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Ability to interact with all ages of children.
- Ability to work and interact with special needs students
- First Aid/CPR training
- Ability to regularly lift 50 pounds
- Positive interpersonal communication and relationship building skills.
- Fully participate in training as requested
- Ability to perform routine computer functions, including the use of email and Microsoft Word
- Prompt, regular and reliable attendance
- Communicates with students, parents, co-workers, supervisors, and the community in a positive and responsive way that is consistently welcoming and enhances effective work relationships.
- Demonstrates an appreciation of diversity in all interactions and job functions.
Desired:
Previous experience working with special needs students
EOE
Company
South Washington County School District 833 is a suburban district located southeast of St. Paul. The district includes all or parts of the communities of Cottage Grove, Newport, St. Paul Park, Woodbury, and Afton, Denmark and Grey Cloud Island Townships, an area of 84 square miles. The population of the district is approximately 98,100 people, including the more than 18,000 students who attend district schools.
South Washington County Schools is the sixth largest school district in the state of Minnesota. We employ over 2,500 employees, including 1,300 licensed teachers and administrators, and serve almost 17,000 students. District 833 offers prospective employees many rewarding careers and opportunities for growth and advancement. We offer competitive pay, benefits and an engaging work environment where employees can and do make a difference. Our quality employees are the key to fulfilling our district mission:
Sixteen elementary schools serve students in grades PreK-5, four middle schools serve students in grades 6-8, and three comprehensive high schools serve the district’s students in grades 9-12. In addition, the South Washington Alternative High School is in place for secondary students, with credit recovery for high school students and adult diploma programs for adults also available.
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