Transportation School Buses l Paraprofessional

Applitrack; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training

Summer work opportunities

Benefit package

Job summary

Littleton Public Schools is seeking a Transportation Paraprofessional to support bus operations, help students on and off the bus, and monitor behavior for safety. The role emphasizes assisting students with special needs and health concerns during transport, under the supervision of a Bus Driver.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent; no experience is required, though experience with special needs is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• No experience required.
• Experience with children with special needs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Bus Driver in safety, behavior, and well-being of students during loading, riding, and unloading.
• Provide focused assistance to students with special needs and health issues during transport.
• Assist with students in the event of an emergency.

Skills

Oral and written communication skills

Basic reading and math

Diversity awareness

Multitasking

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Wheelchairs and lifts

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Littleton Public Schools

Transportation School Buses l Paraprofessional JobID: 14052

• Position Type:Transportation Classified/ Paraprofessional School Buses I
• Date Posted:9/25/2026
• Location:Transportation Service Center
• Closing Date:10/31/2026

"Littleton Public Schools - Big enough to serve you; small enough to know you."

Littleton Public Schools (LPS) is a premier school district located a few miles south of downtownDenver. With approximately 13,000 students, LPS offers a comprehensive education from preschool throughGrade 12 at ten elementary schools, four middle schools, three high schools, several alternativeprograms, a central preschool, and two charter schools. We welcome your interest to join our family and support our 100 Percent Goal: graduating 100percent of LPS students prepared for meaningful postsecondary opportunities. With a history of closecommunity ties and consistent support from our residents, LPS is not just a place to work but adestination for exceptional individuals to establish career long roots, develop professionally, and makemeaningful contributions for our students. You belong here!

Responsible for assisting the Bus Driver in maintaining the safety, behavior, and well-being of students getting on and off the bus and while in route; providing focused assistance to students with special needs and health issues while being transported; and assisting with students in the event of an emergency.

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• No experience required.
• Experience with children with special needs preferred.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS

• Criminal background check required for hire.
• Required to maintain current First Aid/CPR certification during course of employment in this position
• May need to complete coursework or pass appropriate test to comply with NCLB standards as a requirement for continued employment.
• Maintain CPI Certificate in a Verbal Intervention Group.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

• Oral and written communication skills.
• Basic reading and math skills and comprehension.
• Ability to work with students with diverse backgrounds and abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Physically capable to perform job requirements.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE

• Operating knowledge of wheelchairs, wheelchair restraints, wheelchair lifts, and two-way radio required within 1 week after hire.

SAFETY TO SELF AND OTHERS

• Recognizes the importance of safety in the workplace, follows safety rules, practices safe work habits, and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.

Paid Training.

Guaranteed minimum of 20 hours per week (During the school year), with the opportunity to earn more hours, summer work is also available, and includes a benefit package.

Starting Salary is a Grade 5 at $21.17

BENEFIT INFORMATION

Littleton Public Schools offers several competitive and comprehensive benefit packages to employees. Fringe benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; employee assistanceprogram; 403(b), 401(k), and 457(b) retirement savings plans; and various leave and professionaldevelopment programs. Additionally as a public employer, LPS participates in the Public EmployeesRetirement Association (PERA). For more information about additional benefits or compensationoptions by employee group, please visit our website at: https://www.littletonpublicschools.net/o/lps/page/employee-benefits

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