School Bus Aide - Special Ed Support (0.75 FTE, Year-Round)

Portland Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 26,422 - 32,414; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits per district policy

Job summary

Portland Public Schools is seeking a Bus Assistant for the Transportation department. The role supports special education students during transport, ensures orderly boarding/disembarking, maintains rider seat charts, and upholds vehicle safety and sanitation.

The position requires a high school diploma, CPR/First Aid certification, and CHRC clearance, with a 0.75 FTE schedule and part-time status. Employment includes union affiliation and benefits per district policy.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• CPR/First Aid Certification required.
• Maine CHRC authorization required.
• Minimum of one year related experience requested.

Responsibilities

• Assists bus driver in handling emergencies until driver takes over.
• Assists special education students and passengers loading/unloading safely.
• Monitors students with special needs until release to staff.
• Pre-trip safety inspection and bus sanitation assistance.
• Assist with monthly emergency evacuation drills for efficiency and compliance.
• Check for students or belongings left behind at trip end.
• Instruct students to follow safety rules and maintain wellbeing.
• Report observations/ incidents to appropriate personnel for follow-up.
• Secure students and equipment (seat belts, restraints, ramps).
• Attend in-person meetings or trainings as needed.
• Perform other duties to support transportation operations.

Skills

Safety awareness

Communication

Customer service

Diversity collaboration

Stamina/Endurance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CPR/First Aid Certification

Maine CHRC authorization

Minimum 1 year related experience

Job description

Portland Public Schools is seeking a Bus Assistant for the Transportation department. The role supports special education students during transport, ensures orderly boarding/disembarking, maintains rider seat charts, and upholds vehicle safety and sanitation.

The position requires a high school diploma, CPR/First Aid certification, and CHRC clearance, with a 0.75 FTE schedule and part-time status. Employment includes union affiliation and benefits per district policy.