Location: Camden,NJ, USA
Bus Aide / Paraprofessional B JobID: 564
Position Type:
Paraprofessionals/Paraprofessional
Date Posted:
7/20/2024
Location:
Camden City School District
(High-Needs School)
Date Available:
Immediately
Closing Date:
Until Filled
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Paraprofessional B/ Bus Aide
In our District, we put students first. Our vision: all Camden students will attend a high quality school where they are valued, challenged, and prepared for college and careers that positively impact their community and the world. High quality schools have a great teacher in every classroom, are housed in safe, clean buildings equipped to meet the needs of 21st century learners, with the support of an efficient and effective Central Office. All this is possible only with the right team members in place, working together with partners and the community to provide all students the academic, social, and emotional supports needed to succeed in school and beyond. Read more here.
The Superintendent invites qualified and interested candidates to apply for the position of Paraprofessional B/Bus Aides.
Across the District, our staff maintain a clear focus on ensuring that every student in the city is enrolled in an excellent school that meets his or her unique needs. The District believes in the power of high expectations and the extraordinary potential of our students.
Requirements and Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
* Demonstrated proficiency in written, oral and reading communication skills
* Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with diverse groups of students and with all levels of school personnel
* Required criminal history background check, physical and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status
* HS Diploma/ GED or Equivalent
* Must be able to lift 20 lbs
Preferred Requirements
* Prior experience helping students with disabilities in an urban setting (strongly preferred)
* Prior Bus Aide experience
Role & Responsibilities
Major roles and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
* Walk or assist the student from his or her designated drop-off/pick-up address to the bus
* Maneuver children in his or her wheelchairs and monitor students so that equipment does not shift during transportation
* Secure wheelchairs for transportation
* Ensure that students stay in their seats while the bus is in motion
* Shall assist such students on and off the bus at school, at designated bus stops, and otherwise when it is necessary for their safe entrance and exit from the bus.
* Shall assist the driver with post-trip inspection procedures, checking especially for passengers, special equipment, medication, etc. that may have been left on board the bus.
* Adhere to safety rules when loading and unloading pupils.
* Display the highest ethical and professional behavior in working with students, parents, school personnel, and outside agencies associated with the school
* Utilize established protocols to report any issues or incidents
An ideal candidate for this role will demonstrate the following and/or have experience with:
* A desire to grow professionally and seek out new opportunities to learn
* Exemplary oral and written communication skills
* Outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills
* Evidence of self-motivation
* An ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment
* A willingness to go above and beyond to contribute to the success of a dynamic team committed to a new future for urban education
* An ability to demonstrate the qualities of flexibility and grit through past experiences
Core Values
We are seeking individuals who will exemplify the district's core values:
* Respect and Humility: We serve our community by recognizing the strengths, experiences, and perspectives of others. We humbly recognize our own limitations and incorporate lessons we gain from our reflective practice.
* Evidence-based: We use evidence to inform decisions and to ensure that we are accountable to our students and families.
* Communication & Collaboration: We communicate openly and work collaboratively, recognizing that getting to the best possible decisions requires input from others. Honest communications build trust and establish a community that assumes best intentions.
* Solutions-oriented: With respect for the complexity of this work and the history that precedes us, we focus on persistence, resourcefulness, and inclusiveness to drive toward solutions.
Additional Information
* Reports To: Driver Support Manager , Transportation
* Evaluated By: Driver Support Manager , Transportation
* Salary Range: Paraprofessional A Salary Guide ($27,500 - $38,415)
* Employment Period: 10-month, non-tenureable position
* Union Affiliation: Camden Education Association (CEA)
THE CAMDEN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
(Pending availability of funds and Superintendent's approval)
Benefits
* Full medical, dental, prescription and vision coverage, including spouse, child and family coverage
* Mandatory enrollment in NJ Pension (TPAF)
* Optional pre-tax benefits available, including flexible spending accounts for childcare, healthcare and transportation