Transportation Paraprofessional

School District 27J; United States; Vor Ort; USD 26.000 - 32.000; Teilzeit

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Benefits

Zusammenfassung

School District 27J seeks a Transportation Aide to support Bus Drivers and provide care for students during loading, transit, and unloading to ensure safe transportation.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, ability to lift up to 100 pounds, and a post-offer physical. 7.5 hours per day on a 4-day/9-month schedule with benefits eligibility and a starting wage of $20.89 per hour.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2 years of high school, vocational school, or equivalent on the job training and experience preferred.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
• Must be able to pass a post offer, pre-employment physical.
• Must be able to pass a Colorado and Federal Bureau of Investigation background check

Aufgaben

• Provide care and assistance to passengers to and from the bus, while crossing streets, and during transportation.
• Assist Bus Driver with pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure the safe operations of the vehicle and equipment.
• Physically check bus after each stop to ensure that no student is left behind or has left his/her belongings in the bus.
• Assist students having special needs with adaptive equipment and/or monitoring students who may have other medical, physical, emotional, or behavioral needs.
• Provide structure and coaching to refocus students behaving inappropriately.
• Communicate with parents and teachers regarding students needs and/or behaviors.
• Assist Bus Driver and Substitute Drivers with route sheets and emergency information packets.
• Assist Bus Driver and maintain required paperwork, emergency information, and documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Student care

Safety awareness

Communication with parents

Decision making

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Wheelchair lifts

Adaptive equipment

Jobbeschreibung

• Position Type: Transportation Dept - Busing/ Bus Para
• Date Posted: 10/14/2026
• Location: Transportation
• Date Available: ASAP
• Closing Date: 10/21/2026

Description

Assist Bus Driver by providing direct care of student passengers who may be unable to care for themselves due to their age and/or disabilities and thereby ensuring a safe, comfortable environment for all passengers; by providing direct supervision and immediate care of student passengers during loading/unloading procedures and while in route; and by assisting with documentation, communications, and other duties relating to the safety and welfare of students.

Salary

Classified starting at Grade K, $20.89 per hour to start, depending on recent experience. 7.5 hours per day on the 4-day/9-month work schedule, paid over 12 months. Position is eligible for benefits.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide care and assistance to passengers to and from the bus, while crossing streets, and during transportation.
• Assist Bus Driver with pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure the safe operations of the vehicle and equipment.
• Physically check bus after each stop to ensure that no student is left behind or has left his/her belongings in the bus.
• Assist students having special needs with adaptive equipment and/or monitoring students who may have other medical, physical, emotional, or behavioral needs.
• Provide structure and coaching to refocus students behaving inappropriately.
• Communicate with parents and teachers regarding students needs and/or behaviors.
• Assist Bus Driver and Substitute Drivers with route sheets and emergency information packets.
• Assist Bus Driver and maintain required paperwork, emergency information, and documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2 years of high school, vocational school, or equivalent on the job training and experience preferred.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
• Must be able to pass a post offer, pre-employment physical.
• Must be able to pass a Colorado and Federal Bureau of Investigation background check

Required Experience

• No experience required.
• Experience working with children preferred.
• Ability to work with students and students with special needs.
• Ability to follow directions, appropriately manage student behavior, and make quick decisions in emergency situations.
• Operating knowledge of wheelchair lifts, tie downs, and other adaptive equipment required within 90 days after hire.
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred at time of hire or able to obtain within 90 days of hire.