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Start Your Online Application Now TYPE OF POSITION: Hourly;10-month Hours may vary based on program needs REPORTS TO: Transportation Supervisor SUPERVISION: None SALARY: $19.00/hr (starting salary for new hires) QUALIFICATIONS: Required ? High School Diploma or G.E.D. Diploma ? Highly Qualified status (HQ) as defined by one of the following standards: ? 60 semester college credits with a G.P.A. of 2.0 or higher ? ParaPro Exam (passing score of 460 or higher, with district support available) Preferred ? Similar job-related experience ? Bilingual POSITION SUMMARY: The Special Education Transportation Paraeducator is responsible for assisting students with special needs during transportation services, supporting student safety, behavioral needs, and daily living skills while riding District transportation. DUTIES SPECIFIC TO THIS POSITION: ? Assist students with special needs on/off the bus; locate and secure seat belts or other securement devices ? Assist in the loading/unloading of wheelchair-bound students and proper securement on the school bus ? Be aware of special needs and medical conditions of students on assigned routes ? Know emergency procedures that may include evacuations and/or health-related issues ? Assist the bus driver in other duties as needed ESSENTIAL DUTIES: ? Supervise and assist students during instructional and non-instructional activities ? Maintain awareness and observe student activities/actions; assess behavior including communicating rules, expectations, and consequences ? Promote School District rules, policies, procedures, Mission Statement, and Core Values ? Assist in the development and maintenance of a positive learning environment ? Adhere to federal, state, and district student data confidentiality and privacy laws ? Observe, monitor, and communicate student progress to teachers and staff ? Perform record keeping and clerical functions to support administrators or teachers ? Other duties as assigned PHYSICAL FACTORS: ? Ability to stand and/or walk for long periods of time; may be exposed to adverse weather ? Frequent: walking, standing, sitting, hearing, talking, and seeing ? Light Work: exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible force constantly to move objects BENEFITS: We offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week*. This includes health, dental, and vision insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care, as well as life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, and long-term disability insurance. (*Temporary, seasonal, and substitute positions not eligible.) All Employees of Saint Cloud School District 742 are responsible to support District goals, to work collaboratively and respectfully with diverse populations of staff, students and parents and to model and promote a welcoming working and learning environment. Employees are expected to support and adapt to change and to demonstrate commitment to continuous performance improvement. Employees are responsible to establish and maintain effective communication with students, teachers, support staff, colleagues and parents, respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the District, and to be dependable and accountable in the performance of their work. It is the prerogative of the District to assign staff so as to best meet the needs of the District. St. Cloud School District 742 prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at St. Cloud School District 742 Title IX Information . For inquiries, please contact jobs@isd742.org St. Cloud Area School District 742 uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online