Bus Assistant Paraprofessional

WELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Re-8 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 200 S. Fulton Ave. Fort Lupton, CO 80621 PHONE (303) 857-3200 , or EMAIL: smcclary@weld8.org Stephanie Mc. Clary, Human Resources Bus Assistant Paraprofessional Weld County School District Re-8 Compensation Information Hourly Rate: $16.25 � $22.00 per hour, based on the Classified Salary Schedule.

This is 172 days a year and 5.5 hours per day This is a nine-month position that follows the school calendar and is prorated for the remainder of the school year. Daily schedule (morning, midday, and afternoon routes) will be determined by the Director of Support Services. The District offers a prorated comprehensive benefits package.

Position Summary

The Bus Assistant Paraprofessional supports the safe transportation of students, including students with special needs, by assisting the Bus Driver and supervising students during transport and designated supervision times. This position ensures student safety, assists with behavior management, and provides care as needed while maintaining compliance with district safety procedures.

Qualifications

for the Position High school diploma required Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred Experience working in healthcare, with children with learning or physical disabilities, or in a school setting, preferred, but not required Ability to assist students entering and exiting the bus safely Ability to load and unload students using mechanical lift equipment and properly secure students using seat belts, car seats, safety vests, or wheelchair securement systems Ability to assist with route navigation, documentation of disciplinary reports, and maintaining bus cleanliness Ability to assist with emergency evacuations and safety drills Ability to supervise students on the bus and in designated school areas before and after school Ability to manage student behavior, monitor safety, assist students to and from classrooms, and respond to minor injuries or illnesses Ability to perform basic clerical tasks and assist with communication between home and school Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team Ability to perform additional duties as assigned by the administration Application Process Please submit an online application at www.

weld8.org along with an email of interest outlining your qualifications and experience. All applicants must apply online. Internal candidates may submit an email of interest to Angela Donadio at angela.donadio@weld8.org . Closing Date Open until filled. Conditions of Employment Start date: As soon as possible Nine-month position following the school calendar (schedule determined by routes assigned) Criminal background check required CPR and First Aid certification required within one month of hire All employment agreements are subject to approval by the Board of Education The District maintains a smoke-free environment in all buildings The selected candidate must comply with the District's Drug-Free Workplace policy In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA), the selected candidate must verify authorization to work in the United States within 72 hours of employment Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity Statement An equal opportunity affirmative action employer The Weld Re-8 School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability in its programs or activities.

A lack of English skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation. The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Compliance Coordinator- Brian Childress; Chief Operations Officer,200 S. Fulton Avenue, Fort Lupton, Colorado, 80621, 1-303-857-3301, childressb@weld8.

org; Title IX Coordinator: Stephanie Mc. Clary; Human Resource Manager,200 S. Fulton Avenue, Fort Lupton, Colorado, 80621,1-303-857-3217, smcclary@weld8.org. El Distrito Escolar Weld Re-8 no discrimina por azones de raza, color, origen de nacionalidad, sexo o discpacidad en sus programas o actividades. Una falta de cualidades en ingl�s no ser�n un obst�culo para la admisi�n o participaci�n.

Las siguientes personas han sido designadas para responder a preguntas sobre p�lizas de no disrminicaci�n: Coordinador de Cumplimiento: Brian Childress, Director de Operaciones, 200 S. Fulton Avenue, Fort Lupton, Colorado, 80621, 1-303-857-3301, childressb@weld8.org, Coordinadora de T�tulo IX: Stephanie Mc. Clary, Gerente de Recursos Humanos, 200 S.

Fulton Avenue, Fort Lupton, Colorado, 80621, 1-303-857-3217, smcclary@weld8.org