Yerington Bus Paraprofessional 2026/27

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assists the student(s) to whom they are assigned in such physical tasks as safely entering and exiting the school bus.
• Establish and maintain rapport with passengers.
• Ability to deal effectively and supervise students, maintain pupil control and report violations to proper authority.
• Conforms to safety standards as prescribed.
• Keep accurate records and submit all reports at the specified time.
• Must attend to child's medical needs as noticed by the District.
• Maintain a continual and consistently clean and disinfect bus for the safety of those students being transported.
• Make daily check of special equipment.

Accountabilities

• Works under the direct supervision and is evaluated by the Transportation Area Lead.
• Knowledge of CPR/AED and Universal Precautions.
• Ability to work effectively with special needs students.
• Ability to interpret and apply oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform several tasks and determine priorities.
• Ability to deal with unusual behavior and crisis situations.
• Ability to complete routine records.
• Must have knowledge of rules, regulations and practices of transportation and workplace safety.
• Ability to operate a two-way radio.
• Ability to work flexible hours and shifts at various locations.
• Have adequate hearing in both ears; meeting federally mandated requirements.
• Have vision which meets mandated requirements without glasses or with corrective glasses or lenses.
• Possess physical and mental stamina commensurate with the responsibilities of the position.
• Willingness to attend trainings as it relates to implementation of IEPs.

Position Requirements

• Education and Training: High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid driver's license and DMV clearance.
• Licenses And Certifications: Must have the ability to complete: Specialized training as needed to meet student needs as outlined in IEP's. Blood borne Pathogen and Universal Precaution Training Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certificate from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or other similar organization. Certification must be maintained for the duration of the assignment. Certification training must be in-person and include hands-on components.

Physical And Mental Requirements

• Standing, sitting, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.
• Must have the ability to lift 50 pounds or 1/3 body weight, whichever is greater, to waist height, perform a 2 to 3 person lift, and the ability to restrain student(s) as needed and in accordance with state regulations.

Working Conditions

• Exposure to climate controlled classroom settings to outside weather with temperatures ranging from mild/moderate to extreme cold/heat.
• May involve exposure to noise levels ranging from moderate to very loud on occasional to frequent time periods.
• May involve work in crowded environments.
• May involve frequent to moderate lifting and other physical demands.
• Hazards: Stress, anxiety, verbal and physical aggression. Classroom furniture, playground/office equipment, blood borne pathogens, communicable diseases, chemicals (as related to specific assignment), and power/hand operated equipment and machinery (as related to specific assignment).