Bus Attendant Paraeducator - Rt. 329

PASCO SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1EMPLOYEE SERVICES1215 WEST LEWIS STPASCO, WASHINGTON 99301PHONE (509) 543-6700 FAX (509) 543-6728 Open: November 30, 2023 Close: December 7, 2023 or until filled POSITION: BUS ATTENDANT PARAEDUCATOR - Rt. 329 EFFECTIVE DATE: Immediately SALARY: $17.68 - $19.71 per hour AA Degree - $.50 per hour extra/ BA Degree - $.75 per hour extra Payroll and Benefits https://www.psd1.org/departments/employee-services/benefits SCHEDULE: 7 hours, 7 minutes per day, Mon, Tues, Frid 7 hours 11 minutes Wed 7 hours 57 minutes Thurs 180 day - work year QUALIFICATIONS:REQUIRED: (Qualifications which are essential to the position)*High School Diploma or equivalent*Demonstrated knowledge of and experience working with behaviorally disabled children*Ability to establish and maintain professional, cooperative working relationships*Demonstrated exemplary customer service and responsiveness*Must follow supervisory directions and employ personal initiative when necessary*Demonstrated punctuality and an excellent work attendance record*Must work within designated bounds of authority and confidentiality*Ability to follow safe work practices and procedures*Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively with staff, students, and patrons*Interest in working with disabled children*Adequate health and physical strength to assist students by lifting, etc.*Provide assistance to students to maintain appropriate behavior on the bus*Valid first aid card with CPR, infant and child*Ability to assist with management of children with special health problems, e.g.

seizures, breathing, etc.*Must be able to repeatedly lift 50 lbs*De-escalation strategies*Willingness to attend training as required*Assists drivers with reports QUALIFICATIONS:DESIRED: (Qualifications which are not required, but would be useful to the position)*Bilingual English/Spanish, highly desired*Prior successful instruction experience and/or training working with disabled children DUTIES:*The Bus Attendant provides assistance for disabled students on the bus and will assist the bus driver during the bus route. NEW HIRES ARE CONDITIONAL UPON PASSING A FINGERPRINT SCREENING NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION: Pasco School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, age, religion, color, national origin, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of trained guide dog or service animal. Pasco School District provides equal access to the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and other designated youth groups.

Questions and complaints of alleged discrimination should be addressed to the following designated employees: Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance Officer-Sarah Thornton; 1215 W. Lewis St., Pasco, WA 99301, 509-543-6700, sthornton@psd1.org; and Sec. 504 Coordinator-Kristi Docken, 1215 W.

Lewis St., Pasco, WA 99301, 509-543-6700, kdocken@psd1.org.