Special Education School Bus Safety Aide

Tacoma Public Schools (WA); Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

Tacoma Public Schools in WA is seeking a Bus Aide for a start date of September 2026. The position is 0.01 FTE and hours per day vary; you will ride the special education buses with students to assist disabled students on and off the bus, monitor safety and help enforce bus rules. Requires high school diploma and training in restraint; CPR/first aid within 30 days; ability to lift and reposition students.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent and training in physical restraint techniques.
• CPR and first-aid certification or the ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assists disabled students with boarding and disembarking from the bus.
• Models and enforces appropriate bus riding behavior; corrects inappropriate behavior and restrains as needed.
• Informs parents/teachers of student physical or behavioral problems.
• Writes disciplinary citations for violations on the bus and ensures proper distribution.
• Ensures students are belted and safety equipment is available; uses safety equipment in emergencies; provides first-aid as needed.
• Monitors students on the bus and follows medical guidelines for individual students.

Skills

Effective verbal communication

Calm under crisis

Patience and good judgement

Ability to lift and reposition

Reliability/attendance

Interpersonal with diverse populations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; restraint training

Job description

Tacoma Public Schools in WA is seeking a Bus Aide for a start date of September 2026. The position is 0.01 FTE and hours per day vary; you will ride the special education buses with students to assist disabled students on and off the bus, monitor safety and help enforce bus rules. Requires high school diploma and training in restraint; CPR/first aid within 30 days; ability to lift and reposition students.