29 Hour Special Education Bus Aide

Benton Community School Corporation; United States; In loco; USD 19.000 - 25.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

Benton Community School Corporation (BCSC) is seeking a Special Education Bus Aide to provide direct supervision and support to an assigned student with disabilities during transportation. The aide ensures safety and well-being, implementing transportation accommodations identified in the student’s IEP/CCC, and works with transportation staff, special education personnel, and families.

The successful candidate will assist with boarding/exiting, secure safety equipment, support behavioral and

Competenze

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience working with children or individuals with disabilities is preferred.
• Ability to establish positive working relationships with students, families, and staff.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to remain calm and respond appropriately during emergency situations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Successful completion of all required background checks and district-required training.

Mansioni

• Provide continuous one-to-one supervision of an assigned student during transportation.
• Assist the student with safely boarding and exiting the bus using established procedures and adaptive equipment, when applicable.
• Ensure seat belts, safety vests, harnesses, car seats, wheelchairs, or other safety equipment are properly secured.
• Support the student's physical, behavioral, communication, and sensory needs during transportation.
• Implement approved behavior support strategies while maintaining a calm, positive, and respectful environment.
• Assist the bus driver in maintaining a safe and orderly bus environment.
• Observe and report concerns related to the student's health, safety, behavior, or transportation needs to the Director of Transportation, Director of Special Programs, and appropriate school personnel.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information in accordance with FERPA and BCSC policies.
• Participate in required district training, including emergency evacuation procedures, student-specific training, CPR/First Aid (if required), and other professional development.
• Complete required documentation, incident reports, and communication logs accurately and promptly.
• Work collaboratively with bus drivers, special education staff, administrators, therapists, and parents to support student success.
• Follow all BCSC transportation policies, procedures, and safety regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Transportation or the Director of Special Programs.

Conoscenze

Positive relationships with students

Strong communication

Calm under pressure

Confidentiality

Background checks

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

Descrizione del lavoro

• Position Type:
  Support Staff - Special Education/ Special Education Aide
  
• Date Posted:
  4/15/2026
  

Benton Community School Corporation (BCSC)

Special Education Bus Aide

Reports To:

• Jennifer Kochert, BCSC Director of Transportation
• Kristie Barr, BCSC Director of Special Programs

Position Summary

The Special Education Bus Aide provides direct supervision and support to an assigned student with disabilities during transportation to and from school. The bus aide is responsible for ensuring the student's safety, well-being, and successful transportation experience while working collaboratively with transportation staff, special education personnel, and families. The aide implements transportation accommodations identified through the student's Individualized Education Program (IEP) and/or Case Conference Committee (CCC) recommendations.

• Provide continuous one-to-one supervision of an assigned student during transportation.
• Assist the student with safely boarding and exiting the bus using established procedures and adaptive equipment, when applicable.
• Ensure seat belts, safety vests, harnesses, car seats, wheelchairs, or other safety equipment are properly secured.
• Support the student's physical, behavioral, communication, and sensory needs during transportation.
• Implement approved behavior support strategies while maintaining a calm, positive, and respectful environment.
• Assist the bus driver in maintaining a safe and orderly bus environment.
• Observe and report concerns related to the student's health, safety, behavior, or transportation needs to the Director of Transportation, Director of Special Programs, and appropriate school personnel.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information in accordance with FERPA and BCSC policies.
• Participate in required district training, including emergency evacuation procedures, student-specific training, CPR/First Aid (if required), and other professional development.
• Complete required documentation, incident reports, and communication logs accurately and promptly.
• Work collaboratively with bus drivers, special education staff, administrators, therapists, and parents to support student success.
• Follow all BCSC transportation policies, procedures, and safety regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Transportation or the Director of Special Programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience working with children or individuals with disabilities is preferred.
• Ability to establish positive working relationships with students, families, and staff.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to remain calm and respond appropriately during emergency situations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Successful completion of all required background checks and district-required training.