Substitute Para Educator-Transportation

PARA EDUCATOR - TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT Purpose Statement The job of Para Educator - Transportation is done for the purpose/s of monitoring elementary students while they are being transported to and from school; and providing assistance with students' health care needs.

Hours per Week: 1.5 Functions * Administers basic first aid and/or specialized treatment as may be required for the purpose of maintaining health and well-being of students.

* Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.

* Assists elementary students for the purpose of providing for special needs during transport, safe loading and unloading from buses including both emergency situations and normal transport.

* Escorts elementary students to/from classrooms as directed for the purpose of ensuring their safe arrival.

* Evacuates students from the bus in an emergency situation for the purpose of moving them to a safe distance from the scene of an accident.

* Instructs elementary students for the purpose of enforcing rules and regulations and/ ensuring their safety and/or resolving behavior issues * Monitors unruly, disruptive or seizuring students (e.g.

spitting, hitting, abusive language, kicking, etc.) for the purpose of preventing distraction to the driver or injury to themselves or other students.

* Reports observations and incidents (e.g.

discipline, accidents, inappropriate social behavior, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate personnel.

* Secures students and/or equipment with restraints, tie downs (e.g.

wheelchairs, seat belts, child seats, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the safety and welfare of students.

The following policies have been adopted and are reflected in our employment practices: The Omak School District complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

This holds true for all district activities, programs, and employment opportunities.

The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Title IX/RCW28A.640/RCW28A.642 Officer, as well as, Compliance Coordinator for State Laws RCW 28A.640 Sexual Equality and RCW 28A.642 Discrimination Prohibited Officer, Brittney Richter,, P O Box 833, Omak, WA 98841, Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Sarah lewman, P O Box 833, Omak, WA 98841 . This organization complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Persons who may need some accommodation in the hiring process should contact the Human Resources Office.

Omak School District is a drug and tobacco free workplace.

For more inforation on Omak School District's Affirmative Action Plan, please visit the "District Information" section located under "our District" on the Omak School District website at This organization requires a successful applicant to provide employment eligibility and verification of legal right to work in the United States in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act.