Special Education Bus Safety & Support Aide

Naperville Community Unit School District 203; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Naperville Community Unit School District 203 is seeking a Bus Assistant/Aide for the 2026-2027 school year. The position is temporary and not eligible for insurance benefits. The role supports transportation services, assisting special education students during transport, and ensuring safety and sanitation of assigned vehicles.

Hourly rate is determined by collective bargaining, with a 38-hour work week and a 26/27 shift rate of $21.00. Location is 2 - Jr. High Madison in Naperville.

Qualifications

• ADHERING to safety practices and maintaining accurate records.
• UNDERSTANDING and following written and oral instructions; operating transport equipment.
• ABILITY to work with diverse groups while maintaining confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist in an emergency bus evacuation to ensure safety.
• Assist special education students during loading/unloading from buses.
• Direct students to enforce rules and maintain safety.
• Monitor students with special needs until released to staff.
• Prepare incident reports and communicate information to appropriate personnel.
• Report observations and incidents to applicable staff for action.
• Secure students and equipment (seat belts, tie downs) for safety.
• Attend CPI training and implement CPI techniques.

Skills

Safety practices

Record keeping

Equipment operation

Two-way radio

Fire extinguisher

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Naperville Community Unit School District 203 is seeking a Bus Assistant/Aide for the 2026-2027 school year. The position is temporary and not eligible for insurance benefits. The role supports transportation services, assisting special education students during transport, and ensuring safety and sanitation of assigned vehicles.

Hourly rate is determined by collective bargaining, with a 38-hour work week and a 26/27 shift rate of $21.00. Location is 2 - Jr. High Madison in Naperville.