School Bus Chaperone- 3618 Tucson

Other: ASL not Required.
Ability to bend, lift, and secure about the bus. Good Communication, Teamwork, Physically fit,
Ability to read and write English.
Chaperones assist drivers as a team interacting with driver and students

CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Ensure students are safely seated throughout bus route
• Maintain appropriate student behavior
• Work with parents and staff regarding specific methods of assistance
• Individual positions may be responsible for some or all of the listed duties and/or
• other related duties

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Policies, procedures, and programs of the immediate work unit.
• Principles and practices of administration and management.
• Agency or program rules, regulations, and operating procedures.

SKILLED IN:

• Working with sensory impaired children
• Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in a word related document

ABILITY TO:

• Communicate information and ideas effectively so others will understand
• Lift non-ambulatory students and equipment

SPECIAL CONDITIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to pass FBI and State background check.
• Positions working directly with students must obtain CIT (Crisis Intervention
• Training), CPR, and First Aid certification
• Must be able to pass post offer physical
• ASL (American Sign Language) skills if working with deaf staff/students
• Defensive Driver Training Program to be completed by all agency personnel that
• drive on state business

SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION:

• This position requires pre-employment drug testing and is subject to random drug testing for the duration of employment.

BENEFITS

Benefit eligible employees have a variety of choices for medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, supplemental and dependent life insurance . Offered plans provide exceptional value to our employees and their eligible dependents. Employees have a 31-day period from effective date of hire to elected coverage. Elected benefits could start as early as 2 weeks after hire.
Benefit eligible employees are automatically covered for basic life, non-smokers, accidental death and dismemberment and seat belt insurance .
Benefit eligible employees are automatically enrolled in the State's retirement plan and long-term disability (LTD) program . Enrollment is mandatory and is subject to a 26-week waiting period before initial enrollment. Employees may also choose to participate in a deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments. Benefit Options also offer Employee Self-Service, Wellness, Tuition Discount, Travel Reduction, Auto & Home Insurance and Purchase Discount Programs.