Special Education 1:1 Paraeducator Bus Duty (10170 Sped)

Hollingsworth Academy; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

SEBB Health Benefits

Paid Holidays & Leave

DRS Retirement Benefits

Job summary

Hollingsworth Academy in Vancouver, WA seeks a Special Education 1:1 Paraeducator for bus duty. The role supports a student on every home-to-school ride and assists the bus driver on safety-critical tasks.

The position is part-time, with specific morning hours, 190 school days, and eligibility for district benefits. Applicants should be prepared for physical duties and a team-oriented environment.”

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents.
• Demonstrated ability to work with and supervise students.
• Previous experience working with behaviorally disabled students preferred.
• Must possess flexibility, initiative, cooperativeness, and confidentiality.
• Ability to detail information necessary to complete paperwork.
• Must be able to assist bus driver with loading/unloading wheelchair-bound students.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive relationships as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist the bus driver in loading and unloading students on and off the bus on the home-to-school route and during emergencies.
• Maintain a positive climate for students during transport and ensure safety.
• Complete daily behavior management forms and submit to supervisor.
• Implement behavioral plans per each student’s IEP and coordinate with staff.
• Attend conferences with administrators, parents, and students when necessary.

Skills

Effective communication with students,

Student supervision

Behavioral support

Flexibility & confidentiality

Paperwork competency

Physical assistance to riders

Team collaboration

Job description

Special Education 1:1 Paraeducator Bus Duty (10170 Sped)

Evergreen Public Schools Hollingsworth Academy - Vancouver, Washington Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5931770
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 17, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

TITLE: Special Education 1:1 Paraeducator Bus Duty

LOCATION: Hollingsworth Academy

REPORTS TO: Building Principal/Transportation Supervisor

DEPARTMENT: Elementary

Hours / Work Times

.33 Hours Per Day (7:10 a.m. - 7:30 a.m.)

190 Days Per Year (180 student days / 10 holidays)

This position will remain open until a qualified applicant is selected. The earliest date a recommendation for hire may be submitted is after09/24/26.

Position Status :1:1 Support

Position Duration: Permanent

Classification Group: Paraeducators Class III

Salary Placement: New employees will start at the minimum hourly rate in the classification salary range. However, employees who have verified prior years of service of similar occupational experience may receive experience credit towards salary step placement.

Evergreen Public Schools (EPS) offers the following to eligible employees who work at least 630 hours in a school year:

• Medical, dental, vision, basic long-term disability, basic life and AD&DD insurance through School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB).For additional information click EPS Benefits Information.
• Employees may also be eligible to participate in FSA, DCAP, HSA, FPFSA (w/HDHP), and other supplemental benefits.

Employees may be eligible for employer-employee funded retirement benefits through Department of Retirement Services (DRS).

EPS offers paid holidays and paid time off, including but not limited to, sick, vacation, personal, religious, and bereavement leave. Additional negotiated leave optionscan be found inthe associated Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)for this position PSE Large Group CBA.

We appreciate your interest in employment with Evergreen Public Schools. The most qualified and competitive applicant(s) that possess directly related experience and expertise, training, and education may be invited to participate in the interview/selection process. As part of the selection process, the District conducts confidential reference checks to include former and present employers and also requires a criminal background investigation including fingerprints.

Failure to submit a full application package will result in disqualification.

STANCE STATEMENT :

Evergreen Public Schools are committed to eliminating the predictability of outcomes by demographic group and we strive to be a diverse community of schools that provides each member with the opportunities, access, resources, and support they need to be successful. With this in mind, our goal is to recruit, hire and retain employees of all racial/ethnic backgrounds who will bring their unique talents and skills into our educational institution to encourage students to thrive academically. Our district aims to provide an equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for all students and staff to succeed in a racially and culturally diverse local, national and global community.

SUMMARY STATEMENT:

Under the supervision of the Transportation Supervisor, the bus assistant for the Special Education students is responsible for riding on the bus and assisting the bus driver whenever necessary on the regular home-to-school run and during emergencies and/or evacuations. The bus assistant is also responsible for completing necessary paperwork.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents.
• Assist the bus driver in loading and unloading wheelchair-bound students on and off the bus on the regular home-to-school run and during emergencies and/or evacuations.
• Assist the bus driver in establishing and maintaining a positive climate for students during transport.
• Act quickly and be aware of surroundings so as to ensure the safety of the students being transported.
• Complete daily individual student behavior management forms and turn in to supervisor.
• Implement and monitor student behavioral management plans in accordance with the student's individualized educational program (IEP).
• Attend conferences with administrators, parents, and students when necessary.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS REQUIRED:

Vision (66-100%)

Hearing (66-100%)

Speaking (66-100%)

Sitting (33-66%)

Standing (33-66%)

Walking (33-66%)

Writing (Up to 33%)

Bending (Up to 33%)

Stooping (Up to 33%)

At risk for exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens and other potentially infectious materials.

Lifting Up to 75 lbs. with assistance (66-100%)

Acceptable Attendance

MENTAL DEMANDS REQUIRED:

Verbal Communication (66-100%)

Written Communication (66-100%)

Reading (66-100%)

Confidentiality (66-100%)

Percentages of requirements of physical and mental tasks are only an estimate. Reasonable accommodations for persons with a disability will be considered in order for them to perform the essential functions of the job.

(66-100%) = Continuously

(33-66%) = Frequently

(Up to 33%) = Occasionally

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT NECESSARY:

Telephone, typewriter, copy machines, paper, pens/pencils, clipboard, and all other tools and equipment necessary to perform the essential functions as listed above.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents.
• Demonstrated ability to work with and supervise students.
• Previous experience working with behaviorally disabled students preferred.
• Must possess personal characteristics of flexibility, initiative, cooperativeness, and confidentiality.
• Must be able to demonstrate competency in detailing information necessary to complete paperwork.
• Most possess physical strength and ability to assist bus driver in loading and unloading wheelchair-bound students on and off the bus and to deal with potentially aggressive behavior of students.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with others as part of a team.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES RELATED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND EQUITY:

• Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
• Supports a positive school environment that celebrates, respects and values diversity, where learning is made relevant and meaningful to students of various cultures.
• Participates in activities and discussions that lead to increased cultural competence.
• Demonstrates a commitment to equitable outcomes for all students.
• Ability to recognize each person as a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.
• The ability and desire to establish positive relationships with persons regardless of race, gender, physical limitation, sexual orientation or religious belief, with an active commitment to equal opportunity for all persons.

Nondiscrimination Statement:

Evergreen Public Schools does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Cale Piland

Title IX Coordinator

Director of Student Services

13413 NE LeRoy Haagen Memorial Dr.

Vancouver, WA 98684

PO Box 8910

Vancouver, WA 98668-8910

Telephone: [phone]

[e-mail]

Tai Phong

Section 504/ADA Coordinator

Health Services Manager

13413 NE LeRoy Haagen Memorial Dr.

Vancouver, WA 98684

PO Box 8910

Vancouver, WA 98668-8910

Telephone: [phone]

[e-mail]

Danny Orrantia

Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator

Senior Director of Human Resources

13413 NE LeRoy Haagen Memorial Dr.

Vancouver, WA 98684

PO Box 8910

Vancouver, WA 98668-8910

Telephone: [phone]

[e-mail]

Shane Gardner

HIB Coordinator/

Gender Inclusivity

Director of Safety & Security

13413 NE LeRoy Haagen Memorial Dr.

Vancouver, WA 98684

PO Box 8910

Vancouver, WA 98668-8910

Telephone: [phone]

[e-mail]

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $27.54 to $34.67 Per Hour / Per Negotiated

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Support Staff > Supervisory Aide

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 13413 NE LeRoy Haagen Memorial Drive
• Vancouver, Washington 98684
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]