School Bus Aide

Paramus Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Paramus Public Schools seeks a part-time School Bus/Van Paraprofessional to assist in establishing a calm, safe, and orderly transportation environment. You will supervise students, support safe loading/unloading, and reinforce bus stop procedures under the Transportation Coordinator's direction.

This role emphasizes dependability, attention to student needs, and the ability to respond calmly to emergencies while maintaining vehicle cleanliness and documenting incidents as required.

Qualifications

• Controlled substance testing and successful completion of criminal history background check are required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students safely and manage student behavior in accordance with school transportation policies
• Supervise children on the school bus/van to maintain positive student conduct and ensure safe driving conditions
• Assist with emergency evacuation procedures and ensure student safety during emergencies
• Safely load and unload students while following established transportation protocols
• Assist children on and off the school bus/van as needed
• Enforce and support school bus stop safety procedures
• Take and maintain accurate student attendance for each trip
• Accompany children to assigned school personnel upon arrival and escort them to the bus/van at dismissal
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of school vehicles
• Provide physical assistance to students, including securement and helping students on and off the bus as needed
• Document incidents accurately and report concerns in a timely manner
• Demonstrate familiarity with and sensitivity to diverse student needs and accommodations

Job description

Job Goal(s):

To assist in establishing and maintaining a calm, safe, and pleasant atmosphere on the bus/van.

Employment Terms:

Part-time (3.5 hours per day) without medical benefits
Not associated with any collective bargaining association

Reports To:

Transportation Coordinator

Performance Responsibilities:

• Supervise students safely and manage student behavior in accordance with school transportation policies
• Supervise children on the school bus/van to maintain positive student conduct and ensure safe driving conditions
• Assist with emergency evacuation procedures and ensure student safety during emergencies
• Safely load and unload students while following established transportation protocols
• Assist children on and off the school bus/van as needed
• Enforce and support school bus stop safety procedures
• Take and maintain accurate student attendance for each trip
• Accompany children to assigned school personnel upon arrival and escort them to the bus/van at dismissal
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of school vehicles
• Provide physical assistance to students, including securement and helping students on and off the bus as needed
• Document incidents accurately and report concerns in a timely manner
• Demonstrate familiarity with and sensitivity to diverse student needs and accommodations

Requirements:

• Controlled substance testing and successful completion of criminal history background check are required of all applicants offered employment.

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the Board's policy on evaluation of Paraprofessional Staff.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the position may be filled before the closing date.