Bus Aide / Instructional Support Aide/ Paraprofessional (School-Year Contract)
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Job Description
Location: San Francisco, CA
Schedule: 8.0 hours per day | 40 hours per week
Assignment: School-Year Contract (August End of Academic Year)
Position Overview
We are seeking reliable and student-focused Bus Aides to support transportation and school-day services for students across San Francisco. This role combines transportation support and on-campus instructional aide duties.
Candidates will begin and end their day at a centralized location, accompany students between home and school, and provide additional support during the school day at an assigned campus.
This is a highly responsible role requiring consistency, flexibility, and a strong team-oriented mindset.
Daily Schedule & Responsibilities
- Report to a centralized location to meet assigned bus/route
- Ride with the bus driver to pick up students at their homes
- Ensure student safety and supervision during transport
- Assist students during loading/unloading, including those with special needs
- Travel with students to their assigned school site
- Provide instructional aide support at the school during the day
- At dismissal, accompany students on the bus back to their homes
- Return to the centralized location at the end of the route
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and support students during bus transportation
- Assist students with behavior management and safety protocols
- Support students with daily living needs, including:
- Toileting and hygiene assistance
- Feeding and mealtime support
- Provide support for students with medical and physical needs (depending on assignment and training), including:
- G-tube feeding
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Asthma treatment assistance
- Collaborate with bus drivers, teachers, and school staff to ensure a safe and positive student experience
- Maintain a calm, professional, and supportive environment at all times
Important Role Expectations
- Role requires full-day commitment across transportation and school support
- Candidates must be willing to perform all assigned duties within scope, including personal care and medical support
- Assignments are based on student and route needs, and flexibility is required
- Refusal to perform assigned responsibilities may result in dismissal
- Strong attendance, reliability, and teamwork are critical to success
Minimum Qualifications
Must meet one of the following:
- Associates Degree or higher
- OR 48 college units + High School Diploma
- OR Passing of CBEST + High School Diploma
- OR Passing of Instructional Aide Exam + High School Diploma
Additional Requirements (Based on Assignment Level) S10 / S10A / S10E
- Annual Emergency Anti-Seizure Medication Training (as required)
- CPR & First Aid Certification (renewed every 2 years; district funded)
S10F (Advanced Health Support)
- CPR & First Aid Certification
- Training in:
- G-tube feeding
- Blood glucose testing
- Asthma medication administration
- Additional procedures (e.g., suctioning, catheterization, oxygen support)
S10Q (Behavioral Support)
- Minimum 1 year experience working with students with significant behavioral or social-emotional needs
S10W (Community/Transport Support)
- Ability to stand for extended periods (up to 5 hours) and remain active during routes and school activities
S20D (Deaf/Hard of Hearing Support)
- Fluency in sign language systems
- Knowledge of deaf culture
- Ability to facilitate communication using sign language
S20V (Vision Support)
- Preferred: Background in Braille or vision impairment support
S22 (Health Services Support)
- Valid California LVN license
- Current CPR & First Aid Certification
Ideal Candidate
- Highly dependable and punctual
- Comfortable working in both transportation and classroom settings
- Flexible and adaptable to changing student needs
- Strong communicator and team collaborator
- Compassionate and committed to student safety and success
Sunbelt is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. No question on the website is used for the purpose of limiting or excluding any applicant’s consideration for employment on any basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.
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