Bus Paraprofessional

Portlandk12; Portland, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Portland Public Schools is seeking a Bus Paraprofessional to support students on district transportation, ensuring a safe and positive riding experience for all riders. The role collaborates with the bus driver and school staff to provide supervision and individualized support per district plans.

Strong communication, patience, and discretion are essential. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, ability to pass background checks, and dependable attendance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to pass all required background checks.
• Experience with children or students preferred.
• Ability to work with students with varying needs and abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Remain calm, patient, and professional in challenging situations.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding students and families.
• Meet physical requirements to assist students while entering/exiting and riding transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with safe supervision of students while riding district transportation.
• Support students as they enter and exit the bus, providing extra help when needed.
• Help students transition between bus and school/drop-off points.
• Assist with seating, seat belts, and safety restraints as directed.
• Monitor student behavior and reinforce bus safety expectations.
• Provide individualized support per district plans or directions from staff.
• Support students with communication, behavioral, mobility, or other needs during transport.
• Collaborate with the bus driver to maintain a safe, orderly environment.
• Communicate student concerns or incidents to transportation and school staff.
• Follow district procedures on safety, confidentiality, emergencies, and transport.
• Participate in required training and professional development.
• Perform other duties related to student transportation and support as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Patience

Dependable attendance

Confidentiality

Diversity support

Calm under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Portland Public Schools: Bus Paraprofessional

Portland Public Schools is seeking a caring, dependable, and student-focused individual to serve as a Bus Paraprofessional. This position assists and supports students while riding district transportation, helping ensure a safe, positive, and supportive environment for students traveling to and from school.

The Bus Paraprofessional works closely with the bus driver, transportation staff and school personnel to support students who may require additional supervision or assistance while being transported. The ideal candidate is patient, attentive, dependable, and able to build positive relationships with students.

Eligible candidates must meet the following qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to pass all required background checks.
• Experience working with children or students preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with students with a variety of needs and abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm, patient, and professional in challenging situations.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding students and families.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements necessary to safely assist students while entering, exiting, and riding district transportation.

Essential Responsibilities include:

• Assist with the safe supervision of students while riding district transportation.
• Support students as they enter and exit the bus, including providing additional assistance when needed.
• Help students safely transition between the bus and designated school or drop-off locations.
• Assist students with seating, seat belts, safety restraints, or other transportation-related supports as assigned.
• Monitor student behavior and reinforce appropriate bus expectations and safety procedures.
• Provide individualized support to students based on their needs and established plans or directions from district staff.
• Support students with communication, behavioral, mobility, or other needs while being transported.
• Work collaboratively with the bus driver to maintain a safe and orderly environment.
• Communicate student concerns or incidents to appropriate transportation and school personnel.
• Follow district procedures related to student safety, confidentiality, emergencies, and transportation.
• Participate in required training and professional development.
• Perform other duties related to student transportation and support as assigned.

Position Details

• Title: Paraprofessional Class 1
• Reports to: Director of Operations
• Calendar: As per District Calendar
• Compensation: In accordance with PESPA contract: plus retirement and paid time off

Questions about the position or the district can be sent to Gary Bond, Director of Operations at [phone]

No person applying for employment at Portland Public Schools shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. We are an equal opportunity employer.