Special Education Bus Aide

TETON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT #1; Wilson (WY); On-site; USD 22,730,000 - 26,174,000; Part time

Job summary

Teton County School District #1 in Wilson, WY is seeking a part-time Special Education Transportation Bus Aide for the 2026-2027 school year. The aide will support students with diverse needs during their morning and afternoon commutes, working with the bus driver to maintain a safe, positive environment.

The role runs on a 175-day calendar (Aug 31, 2026–Jun 15, 2027). Requires high school diploma; experience with young children preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Work experience with young children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with safely boarding, riding, and exiting the school bus.
• Monitor student behavior during transit and apply positive reinforcement.
• Collaborate with the bus driver to address safety or health disruptions.
• Maintain a friendly, welcoming demeanor with students, parents, and staff.
• Adhere to strict punctuality for pickups and drop-offs.
• Assist students physically as needed, including lifting or securing equipment.

Skills

Experience with young children

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

PART-TIME, SCHOOL YEAR

175 DAY CALENDAR FROM 8/31/2026-6/15/2027

2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

SPECIAL EDUCATION BUS AIDE

WILSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL(WES)

PART-TIME, SCHOOL YEAR

175 DAY CALENDAR FROM 8/31/2026-6/15/2027

ONE YEAR ONLY, 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

$33.55/hour, Compensation package can be found here

Reports To

FTE DOES NOT QUALIFY FOR BENEFITS OR RETIREMENT

Executive Director of Student Services and Transportation Director

Position Description

Wilson Elementary School is seeking a part time Special Education Transportation Bus Aide. The Aide will provide support to students with diverse learning and physical needs during their daily morning and afternoon commute. The Aide will work alongside the bus driver to ensure a safe, positive, and secure environment from the moment students are picked up until they are safely delivered to their destination.

Essential Job Functions

• Assist students with safely boarding, riding, and exiting the school bus. Help secure seatbelts, harnesses, wheelchairs, or other specialized supportive equipment as needed.
• Monitor student behavior during transit, utilizing positive reinforcement and redirection strategies to maintain a calm and safe environment.
• Partner closely with the bus driver so they can focus entirely on the road. Alert the driver immediately to any safety or health disruptions.
• Maintain a friendly, welcoming demeanor with students, parents, and school staff during pickups and drop-offs. Report any notable behavioral or safety incidents to school administrators.
• Absolute punctuality is required for this role, as school transit relies on strict timing.
• Ability to assist students physically, which may include bending, lifting, or securing equipment in a moving vehicle environment.

Professional Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Work experience with young children is preferred.

Physical Demands

Sufficient vision to read printed material. Sufficient hearing to conduct in-person conversations. Understandable voice with sufficient volume and clarity to be heard in normal conversations. Sufficient dexterity to write, use telephone and office equipment. Sufficient strength to lift, move, push/pull, and carry heavy objects, and also to stoop/crouch and reach/handle. Ability to navigate bus entry/exit steps while securing students.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. The position requires transportation of students and employees must abide by all transportation rules and procedures.

Disclaimer

This job description identifies primary responsibilities and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and activities. This job description is subject to change in response to student demographics, staffing factors, funding variables, modified operating procedures, and/or program/curriculum changes as directed by the Superintendent(s) or designee(s) of Teton County School District #1.

Notice Of Nondiscrimination

The Teton County School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the school's compliance with the regulations implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) is directed to contact the Civil Rights Compliance Officer (Communications Coordinator), at the office of the School District , 307-733-2704, [e-mail] or PO Box 568, 1235 Gregory Lane, Jackson, WY 83001.

SCHEDULE

Monday through Friday (Split Shift)

Morning Shift: 6:45 AM (Pickup at WES) to 8:30 AM (Drop-off at WES)

Afternoon Shift: 3:00 PM (Depart WES) to 4:15 PM (Return to WES)