Special Education Paraeducator Bus Duty; Sped

Position: Special Education 1:1 Para educator Bus Duty (7350 Sped)
TITLE:

Special Education 1:1 Para educator Bus Duty

LOCATION:

Sifton Elementary School

REPORTS TO:

Building Principal/Transportation Supervisor

DEPARTMENT:
Elementary

Hours / Work Times

.33 Hours Per Day (7:30 a.m.

- 7:40 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

- 2:40 p.m.)

.33 Hours on Early-Release Days (7:30 a.m.

- 7:40 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

- 12:40 p.m.)

190 Days Per Year (180 student days / 10 holidays)

Bus-duty hours/days are contingent on student transportation needs.

This position will remain open until a qualified applicant is selected. The earliest date a recommendation for hire may be submitted is after 07/25/25.

This position is expected to begin August 26, 2025

Position Status: 1:1 Support

Position Duration:
Permanent

Classification Group:
Paraeducators Class II

Click this link to find the salary schedule associated with this position PSE Large Group Salary Schedule

Salary Placement:
New employees will start at the minimum hourly rate in the classification salary range. However, employees who have verified prior years of service of similar occupational experience may receive experience credit towards salary step placement.

Evergreen Public Schools (EPS) offers the following to eligible employees who work at least 630 hours in a school year:

* Medical, dental, vision, basic long-term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance through School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). For additional information click EPS Benefits Information.

* Employees may also be eligible to participate in FSA, DCAP, HSA, FPFSA (w/HDHP), and other supplemental benefits.

Employees may be eligible for employer-employee funded retirement benefits through Department of Retirement Services (DRS).

EPS offers paid holidays and paid time off, including but not limited to, sick, vacation, personal, religious, and bereavement leave. Additional negotiated leave options can be found in the associated Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for this position PSE Large Group CBA.

We appreciate your interest in employment with Evergreen Public Schools. The most qualified and competitive applicant(s) that possess directly related experience and expertise, training, and education may be invited to participate in the interview/selection process. As part of the selection process, the District conducts confidential reference checks to include former and present employers and also requires a criminal background investigation including fingerprints  for Fingerprinting Services.

Failure to submit a full application package will result in disqualification.

STANCE STATEMENT:

Evergreen Public Schools are committed to eliminating the predictability of outcomes by demographic group and we strive to be a diverse community of schools that provides each member with the opportunities, access, resources, and support they need to be successful. With this in mind, our goal is to recruit, hire and retain employees of all racial/ethnic backgrounds who will bring their unique talents and skills into our educational institution to encourage students to thrive academically.

Our district aims to provide an equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for all students and staff to succeed in a racially and culturally diverse local, national and global community.

SUMMARY STATEMENT:

Under the supervision of the Transportation Supervisor, the bus assistant for the Special Education students is responsible for riding on the bus and assisting the bus driver whenever necessary on the regular home-to-school run and during emergencies and/or evacuations. The bus assistant is also responsible for completing necessary paperwork.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

* Communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents.

* Assist the bus driver in loading and unloading wheelchair-bound students on and off the bus on the regular home-to-school run and during emergencies and/or evacuations.

* Assist the bus driver in establishing and maintaining a positive climate for students during transport.

* Act quickly and be aware of surroundings so as to ensure the safety of the students being transported.

* Complete daily individual student behavior management forms and turn in to supervisor.

* Implement and monitor…