Transportation Paraeducator Split-Shift Position

TeachIowa; Red Oak (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

TeachIowa Red Oak Community School District in Red Oak, IA is seeking a Transportation Paraeducator for split-shift duties. The role involves riding in a school van with students, building positive relationships, and ensuring safe trips to and from school in alignment with each student’s IEP and health and behavior plans.

The ideal candidate is reliable, patient, and able to work closely with children with diverse needs.

Responsibilities

• Riding in the school van during morning and afternoon transportation routes
• Greeting students and building positive, appropriate relationships
• Following each student’s IEP, behavior plan, health plan, and transportation procedures
• Supporting students with transitions
• Using patience and positive behavior-support strategies
• Monitoring student safety throughout the route
• Communicating concerns to school staff
• Maintaining student confidentiality
• Collaborating with the driver, teachers, and special education staff
• Staying calm and providing extra support when needed

Job description

Transportation Paraeducator Split-Shift Position

TeachIowa Red Oak Comm School District - Red Oak, Iowa Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5921284
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 10, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 10, 2026

Job Description

Transportation Paraeducator—Split-Shift Position

Red Oak Community Schools is seeking a positive, dependable transportation paraeducator to support students using specialized out of district transportation at the beginning and end of the school day.

This is a split-shift position. The paraeducator will ride in a school van with students, build positive relationships through conversation and encouragement, and help ensure that each child has a safe and successful trip to and from their educational placement. The students served have individual needs and may require additional support with communication, behavior, transitions, mobility, or emotional regulation.

Responsibilities include:

• Riding in the school van during morning and afternoon transportation routes
• Greeting students warmly and developing positive, appropriate relationships
• Following each student’s IEP, behavior plan, health plan, and transportation procedures
• Supporting students with transitions
• Using patience, consistency, and positive behavior-support strategies
• Monitoring student safety throughout the route
• Communicating concerns or important information to the appropriate school staff
• Maintaining student confidentiality
• Working collaboratively with the driver, teachers, and special education staff
• Remaining calm and responding appropriately when a student needs additional support

The ideal candidate is kind, patient, reliable, and comfortable working closely with children who have a variety of needs. Consistent attendance and punctuality are essential because students depend on this support each morning and afternoon.

Position Type: Part-time
Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Support Staff > Transportation

Equal Opportunity Employer

x

Contact Information

• Barb Lombard , Transportation Director
• Red Oak Community School District
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]