Pupil Transportation Assistant

About the role

Pupil Transportation Assistants are scheduled to work at least 27.5 hours/week and work 30 hours/week on average. They assist in the supervision of physically handicapped, non-ambulatory, and students with severe behavioral issues during the bus ride and any necessary transfers.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the supervision of physically handicapped, non-ambulatory, and students with severe behavioral issues during the bus ride and any necessary transfers.
• Maintains safety.
• Assists in securing wheelchairs and safety restraints.
• Assists with operating the wheelchair lift.
• Makes sure students are monitored for seizures or breathing difficulties.
• Assists the bus driver with all medical emergencies.
• Keeps track of student possessions.
• Maintains discipline.
• Assists in evacuating students during emergency or practice drills.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to a high school diploma.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification.
• CPR Certification required.

Compensation

• Salary range: Grade 16, Schedule A $14.59 (entry step), Schedule B $17.54 (entry step).
• Benefits: Full benefits package available for employees working 27.5 hours per week or more, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, sick leave, holiday pay, vacation pay, Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), and more.