Temporary Special Education Bus Aide & Safety Support

Rochester; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Rochester Public Schools in Rochester, MN is seeking a Temporary Transportation Education Support Professional (ESP) for 6 hours per day. The role involves assisting Special Education students on the school bus, ensuring safety, and modeling positive behavior during transit.

The position requires experience with behavior management and the ability to work as part of a team. It runs from late November 2026 to early March 2027 and may include crisis prevention training as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in behavior management techniques.
• Capable of responding to occasional physical behavior.
• Willing to be trained in crisis prevention techniques and physical intervention.

Responsibilities

• Accompany Special Education students on the school bus taking care of personal needs and assuring their safety.
• Model a positive attitude and appropriate behavior for students while riding the bus.
• Ensure that students are delivered to a responsible person.
• Monitor student behavior during bus ride to ensure safe behavior and prevention of injury.
• File Transportation Communication reports as needed.
• Assist students getting on and off the bus.
• Assist bus driver in buckling seat belts and securing wheelchairs.
• Perform tasks within the level of responsibility of position as assigned by the supervisor.
• The ability to work as a cooperative team member.

Skills

Behavior management

Team player

Crisis intervention

Physical intervention

Job description

Rochester Public Schools in Rochester, MN is seeking a Temporary Transportation Education Support Professional (ESP) for 6 hours per day. The role involves assisting Special Education students on the school bus, ensuring safety, and modeling positive behavior during transit.

The position requires experience with behavior management and the ability to work as part of a team. It runs from late November 2026 to early March 2027 and may include crisis prevention training as needed.