• Bus Paraeducator (2 - 4.5 hour openings-- Optional…

    Norwalk Community School District (Norwalk, IA)


    Bus Paraeducator (2 - 4.5 hour openings-- Optional lunch/ recess para hours available) JobID: 2008

     

    + Position Type:

     

    Support Staff/ Paraeducator- Transportation

     

    + Date Posted:

     

    7/25/2025

     

    + Location:

     

    Transportation Office

     

    + Date Available:

     

    08/25/2025

     

    + Closing Date:

     

    Until Filled

     

    Position PurposeThe transportation paraprofessional will assist the educational process by assisting the transportation of students in a safe, orderly, and timely manner. Additional hours may be available for lunch and recess duties at an elementary school in addition to hours for the transportation paraprofessional if interested. Essential Job Functions

     

    + Assists students to seats and appropriately secures students in child restraint systems and wheelchair restraint systems if necessary.

    + Assists driver with maintaining discipline on the bus.

    + Assists driver with emergency bus evacuation if necessary.

    + Provides information on the bus route to substitute drivers on an as needed basis.

    + Understands and abides by confidentiality mandates.

    + Assists students as needed.

    + Understands and is able to use the wheelchair lift on the bus as needed.

    + Maintains data on students as required.

    + Fosters effective communication with students, parents, and other staff members.

    + Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervising staff.

     

    Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities- Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.- Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.- Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.- Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.- Effective writing and verbal communication skills.Qualifications Profile- Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.FLSA Status: Non-exempt