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 McClary, 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 McClary; 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 inglés no serán un obstáculo para la admisión o participación. Las siguientes personas han sido designadas para responder a preguntas sobre pólizas de no disrminicación: 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 Título IX: Stephanie McClary, Gerente de Recursos Humanos, 200 S. Fulton Avenue, Fort Lupton, Colorado, 80621, 1-303-857-3217,  smcclary@weld8.org