Special Needs School Bus Assistant – No Experience Required

Jeffco Public Schools; Colorado; On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Jeffco Public Schools seeks a Sub Bus Assistant for Central Transportation in Jefferson County, CO. This hourly position supports students with disabilities, assisting in boarding, seating and safety on district buses.

The role requires no prior experience; a high school diploma or GED is preferred. You will work under Transportation with a 1.0 hour per day, 260 days per year schedule, earning $21.42 per hour, effective 08-13-2025.

Qualifications

• Must pass District Pre-Placement physical, District written test, District skills training, and First Aid test within one week after hire.

Responsibilities

• Care for passengers' needs while in transit.
• Assist passengers on and off the bus and crossing streets.
• Load and unload passengers in wheelchairs using the lift.
• Maneuver chairs on ramps, curbs, and inside buildings.
• Secure passengers' wheelchairs and properly fasten all protective safety devices, car seats, lap belts, and T-straps.
• Collaborate with driver on passenger management.
• Assist driver with maintaining student control.
• Manage passengers with ambulatory appliances, restraint systems, and difficult behavior.
• Prepare and submit all necessary records and reports in a timely manner.
• Clean inside of bus, mirrors, and windows.
• Maintain emergency card book for passengers, and maintain confidentiality of information.
• Assist driver with following route folder.
• Report accidents and implement breakdown procedures when required.
• Safely stop and secure vehicle and evacuate school bus if driver becomes incapacitated.
• Obtain special training related to specific disabilities and the assistant role in caring for those needs in transit.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Wheelchair lifts

Wheelchair straps

Safety vests

Education

High school diploma/GED preferred

Job description

Jeffco Public Schools seeks a Sub Bus Assistant for Central Transportation in Jefferson County, CO. This hourly position supports students with disabilities, assisting in boarding, seating and safety on district buses.

The role requires no prior experience; a high school diploma or GED is preferred. You will work under Transportation with a 1.0 hour per day, 260 days per year schedule, earning $21.42 per hour, effective 08-13-2025.