PARAPROFESSIONAL, SPECIAL NEEDS BUS ASSISTANT - HILLTOP BUS TERMINAL

About the role

This is an ongoing, continuous opening for the 2026–2027 school year. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline.

Responsibilities

• Affords proper securement of students during boarding and unloading, operating and installing proper special needs equipment (e.g., lift, vest) in accordance with proper policy and procedure;
• Maintains current knowledge of assistive equipment use, technique, and installation;
• Follows safety rules during bus operations, at bus stops, and at school drop-off locations;
• Communicates with passengers and students;
• Manages passenger and student behavior using student management skills to ensure safety of self and others;
• Affords student pick-up and drop-off at regularly scheduled neighborhood locations, following District policy;
• Administers and maintains knowledge of first-aid procedures when passengers need first aid assistance;
• Communicates and coordinates with students and parents about routine transportation issues;
• Affords cleaning of bus daily and on an as needed basis;
• Monitors student safety during bus travel.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or Equivalent;
• PREFERRED: Experience working with special needs population;
• A current and valid State of Colorado driver’s license is required;
• MUST be certified by Red Cross for CPR (within 90 days after employment);
• MUST be 18 years of age;
• Knowledge with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel and Outlook;
• Effective time management and organizational skills;
• Effective communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing;
• Strong attention to detail;
• The ability to take responsibility for one’s own performance;
• The ability to coordinate and work effectively with site staff and diverse student population;
• Aptitude for variety and changing expectations and fast-paced environment with the ability to plan and organize work, at times with interruptions;
• The ability to monitor and supervise assigned student activity for sustained periods of time to anticipate and maintain safe environment;
• The ability to communicate in Spanish preferred.

Qualifications

• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Skills

• Ability to solve problems and make decisions quickly according to guidelines with consideration of safety and health of others;
• Ability to work in a variety of environments and adapt to changing expectations and fast-paced environments;
• Ability to communicate in Spanish preferred.

Benefits

DPS offers a culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives. In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off , health and wellness benefits , and PERA Retirement.