Transportation Paraeducator for 2026-2027 School Year

Transportation Paraeducator for 2026-2027 School Year Norwalk Community School District - 3.7 Norwalk, IA Job Details Full-time 9 hours ago Qualifications Employee relationship building Full Job Description Norwalk Schools is seeking candidates for a Transportation Paraeducator to assist students with transportation services for the 2026-2027 school year. Anticipated hours for this position are weekdays from 6:30 to 9:30 and 12:30 to 4:30, with adjusted hours on early out Wednesdays.

Norwalk Community School District Position:

Transportation Paraeducator Reports to:

Transportation Director Position Purpose:

The transportation paraeducator will assist the transportation staff by assisting in the transportation of students in a safe, orderly, and timely manner. Essential Job Functions Assists students to seats and appropriately secures students in child restraint systems and wheelchair restraint systems if necessary. Assists driver with maintaining discipline on the bus, van or suburban. Assists driver with emergency bus, van or suburban evacuation if necessary. Provides information on the bus, van or suburban route to substitute drivers on an as needed basis. Understands and abides by confidentiality mandates. Assists students as needed. Understands and is able to use the wheelchair lift on the bus as needed. Maintains data on students as required. Fosters effective communication with students, parents, and other staff members. Informs Transportation Director and Administration with concerns about behaviors or incidents. Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervising staff.

Note:

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form. Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals. Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others. Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work. Ability to report work orally or in writing to the supervisor as required. Effective writing and verbal communication skills. Ensure regular attendance and punctuality to ensure consistency for the students served. Qualifications Profile Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.

FLSA Status:

Non-exempt