Special Education Paraeducator Bus Duty; Sped

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Special Education 1:1 Para educator Bus Duty (7350 Sped) – Evergreen Public Schools, Sifton Elementary School, Vancouver, Washington. Open in Google Maps. This job is also posted in Evergreen Public Schools.

Job : 5298481

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jan 30, 2026 8:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 26, 2025

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.)

Days/Year: 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.

Position Status: 1:1 Support

Position Duration: Permanent

Classification Group: Paraeducators Class II

Salary: $24.46 to $31.06 Per Hour / Per Negotiated

Job Categories: Instructional Support >
Individual Aide;
Support Staff >
Supervisory Aide

Evergreen Public Schools offers 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).
• Employees may 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 the Department of Retirement Services (DRS).

EPS offers paid holidays and paid time off, including sick, vacation, personal, religious, and bereavement leave. Additional negotiated leave options can be found in the associated Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for this position.

We appreciate your interest in Evergreen Public Schools. The most qualified applicants may be invited to participate in the interview/selection process. The District conducts confidential reference checks and requires a criminal background investigation including fingerprints.

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

STANCE STATEMENT : Evergreen Public Schools are committed to equitable opportunities and a diverse workforce. Our district aims to recruit, hire and retain employees of all racial/ethnic backgrounds to support student success.

SUMMARY STATEMENT: Under the supervision of the Transportation Supervisor, the bus assistant for Special Education students rides on the bus and assists the bus driver during home-to-school runs, emergencies, evacuations, and in completing necessary paperwork.

• Communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents.
• Assist the bus driver in loading and unloading wheelchair-bound students on and off the bus.
• Assist the bus driver in establishing and maintaining a positive climate during transport.
• Act quickly and be aware of surroundings to ensure student safety.
• Complete daily individual student behavior management forms and submit to supervisor.
• Implement and monitor student behavioral management plans per IEP.
• Attend conferences with administrators, parents, and students when necessary.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Vision (66-100%), Hearing (66-100%), Speaking (66-100%), Writing (Up to 33%), etc.
• Standing, walking, lifting up to 75 lbs. with assistance; exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious materials.
• Mental demands:
  Verbal, Written, Reading, Confidentiality (66-100%).

Reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable performance of essential functions.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents.
• Demonstrated ability to work with and supervise students.
• Experience with behaviorally disabled students preferred.
• Flexible, initiative-driven, cooperative, and confidentiality-minded.
• Ability to detail information for paperwork.
• Ability to…