PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — State Rep. Darisha Parker is asking people to step up and fill important school jobs, in the interest of keeping Philly kids safe.
"We're taking about our babies and our children," Parker said, calling for people to help offset what she said were city-wide shortages of bus drivers, crossing guards and school nurses.
"We have to make sure they are protected and we have to make sure they're transported safely to and from with the adequate amount of staff."
Parker said people can help by applying for jobs with the School District of Philadelphia, and get paid while making sure the city's children are safe.
More information on job opportunities can be found on the city's website.
As a whole, Pennsylvania has a shortage of school bus drivers. There are only 42,000 currently, the smallest amount in about five years.
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