Substitute Non-Instructional Paraeducator - Bus Attendant

Substitute Non-Instructional Para educator
- Bus Attendant

Pasco School District 1 Transportation
- Pasco, Washington Open in Google Maps

Job : 5921227

Final date to receive applications: Jun 11, 2027 4:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 10, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Final date to receive applications/Close Date: 06/11/2026

PASCO SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1

1215 WEST LEWIS ST

PASCO, WASHINGTON 99301

PHONE

Open Date: 09/10/2026

Position: Substitute Non-Instructional Para educator
- Bus Attendant

Location: Transportation

Hours: Varies, On-call/As-needed

Salary: $21.73

Salary Schedules

NEW HIRES ARE CONDITIONAL UPON PASSING A FINGERPRINT SCREENING

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administers first aid to provide emergency care.
• Provide support or supervision during student arrival and/or departure to include but not limited to transit to bus, transit from bus, unloading and/or loading wheelchair bound students.
• Provides assistant to bus driver.
• Assists with management of students with special health problems.
• Provide lifting assistance uof up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Assist with reporting misconduct on school property and/or school bus route(s).
• Adhere to District safety policies and/or procedures as well as required program guidelines.
• Participate in District meetings to communicate information and gain feedback and/or direction on a variety of issues.
• Distribute documents and materials to appropriate staff, students and/or parents.
• Assist with supervision of students to ensure a safe and productive learning environment.

NON
- ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist other personnel as may be required to support them with the completion of their work activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the position.
• Assist with contacting parents and/or guardians regarding student behavior and academic progress.
• CPI trained or willingness to attend training.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Prior para educator experience, college, or on-the job experience preferred but not required.
• Experience working with students who are special needs preferred but not required.
• Valid First Aid and/or CPR card for infants and children or willing to obtain.
• Prior experience in a K-12 school setting preferred but not required.

REQUIRED

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge in proper use of English in both written and verbal forms, use of correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records.
• Skill in operating standard office equipment including basic computer applications.
• Ability to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods.
• Understand and conduct verbal and written instruction.
• Knowledge and/or experience working with children with behavioral disabilities.
• Knowledge of de-escalation strategies.
• Knowledge of car seats, BESI seats and/or seat belts.
• Ability to securely strap in wheelchair(s).
• Knowledge of general cleaning supplies and usages.
• Ability to establish a plan to address student behavior.
• Ability to follow safe work practices and/or procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively with staff, students, and patrons.

Letters and applications received after closing date will only be accepted and screened if the position remains unfilled .

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION
:
Pasco School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness, disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

Questions and complaints of alleged discrimination should be addressed to the following designated employees:
Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator-Jen Johnson, 1215 W. Lewis St., Pasco, WA 9930, , jenjohnson ; and Sec. 504 Coordinator-Kristi Docken, 1215 W. Lewis St., Pasco, WA 99301, , kdocken .

Position Type: Substitute

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Dan Gottschalk
• Transportation
• Email: DGottschalk