What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bus Paraprofessional position at ZEELAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
Bus Paraprofessional JobID: 3731
Position Type
Support Staff - Assistants
Date Posted
11/18/2025
Location
Transportation Department
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Summary
The Bus Paraprofessional will assist in the safe transportation of special education students to ensure a safe and hazard free environment for all students.
Responsibilities
School Year
Up to 5 hours per day/5 days a week
Compensation
Level I - $13.76 - $16.12 per hour
Level II - $15.13 - $17.71 per hour for certified teacher
2 New Positions
Once the posting deadline date has been met (if applicable), the supervisor/principal will review applications and schedule interviews with the most qualified candidates. An email will be sent to applicants when the position has been filled.
Position Type
Support Staff - Assistants
Date Posted
11/18/2025
Location
Transportation Department
Additional Information: Show/Hide
Summary
The Bus Paraprofessional will assist in the safe transportation of special education students to ensure a safe and hazard free environment for all students.
Responsibilities
- Provide a safe and comfortable environment for students who ride the bus.
- Monitor and assist students with special needs until released to a teacher, designated school employee, or parent/guardian.
- Ensure that students are seated before the vehicle is in motion. Assist students in refastening seat belts as necessary.
- Observe student behavior and take positive action in correcting behavioral problems.
- Assist in bus emergency evacuation.
- Assist in the proper securement of wheelchairs.
- Assist in proper passenger restraint securement.
- Assist with any medical condition a student may have.
- Perform other related duties as required.
- BA or Associates degree in Educational Assistant and teacher certification preferred; related work experience preferred.
- Must have communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with students, staff, and parents.
- Prior experience working with children.
- Ability to lift 45 pounds.
- Willing to work split hours for AM and PM routes.
School Year
Up to 5 hours per day/5 days a week
Compensation
Level I - $13.76 - $16.12 per hour
Level II - $15.13 - $17.71 per hour for certified teacher
2 New Positions
Once the posting deadline date has been met (if applicable), the supervisor/principal will review applications and schedule interviews with the most qualified candidates. An email will be sent to applicants when the position has been filled.
Salary : $14 - $16