Special Ed Bus Aide — 6-Hour Temporary Role

Rochester Public Schools; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Rochester Public Schools in Rochester, MN seeks a Transportation Specialist to support Special Education students on buses. The role focuses on safety, student supervision, and cooperation with bus drivers to ensure timely, secure drop-offs.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, data collection ability, and flexibility. CPR/First Aid training and crisis-prevention training are desired, with emphasis on reliable attendance and teamwork in a school transportation context.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is preferred.
• Experience with data collection and reporting is a plus.
• Flexibility and ability to work as part of a cooperative team.
• Good organizational skills and reliability are essential.
• Experience with behavior management techniques is desirable.
• Willingness to be CPR/First Aid trained and crisis intervention trained.
• Regular, on-time attendance is required.

Responsibilities

• Accompany Special Education students on the school bus and ensure their safety.
• Model a positive attitude and appropriate behavior for students on the bus.
• Ensure students are delivered to a responsible person.
• Monitor student behavior during bus ride to prevent injuries.
• File Transportation Communications reports as needed.
• Assist students getting on and off the bus.
• Assist bus driver with buckling seat belts and securing wheelchairs.
• Perform tasks within assigned responsibilities as directed by supervisor.

Skills

Data collection

Team player

Organizational skills

Behavior management

CPR/First Aid

Crisis prevention

Attendance reliability

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Rochester Public Schools in Rochester, MN seeks a Transportation Specialist to support Special Education students on buses. The role focuses on safety, student supervision, and cooperation with bus drivers to ensure timely, secure drop-offs.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, data collection ability, and flexibility. CPR/First Aid training and crisis-prevention training are desired, with emphasis on reliable attendance and teamwork in a school transportation context.