Transportation Paraeducator

Transportation Para educator – 2026‑2027 School Year

Position

Purpose:

The transportation para educator will assist the transportation staff by ensuring students are transported safely, orderly, and on time.

• Assist students to seats and appropriately secure them in child or wheelchair restraint systems.
• Help the driver maintain discipline on the bus, van, or suburban.
• Assist the driver with emergency evacuation of the bus, van, or suburban if necessary.
• Provide route information to substitute drivers as needed.
• Understand and abide by confidentiality mandates.
• Assist students as needed.
• Use the wheelchair lift on the bus as needed.
• Maintain data on students as required.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and other staff, and inform the Transportation Director and administration of behavioral concerns or incidents.
• Perform any other duties assigned by supervising staff.

• Carry out instructions given in written or oral form.
• Work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees, and others.
• Establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with students, staff, and others contacted in the course of work.
• Report work orally or in writing to the supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.
• Ensure regular attendance and punctuality.

• Any combination of education and experience that provides the required skills and knowledge for successful performance.

FLSA Status: Non‑exempt

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please check with employers.

• Tiffany Yacovazzi, HR Generalist
• 380 Wright Road
• Norwalk, Iowa 50211
• Phone: 515‑981‑0676
• Email: tiffany.yacovazzi