Special Education Bus Paraprofessional

Macon R-1 School District is looking to fill twoSpecial Education Bus Paraprofessionalsfor the 2026-2027 school year.

Position Summary:
The Bus Paraprofessional provides safe reliable and supportive assistance to a student withhigh needs while riding the school bus to and from school. This individual ensures the studentsphysical emotional and behavioral needs are met during transportation and communicateseffectively with parents school staff and transportation personnel as needed.

This is a part-time 5 hours per day/5 day week position riding the bus with students with disabilities.

Essential functions may include but are not limited to the following:

• Supervise and support the assigned student during bus rides to and from school
• Assist the student with boarding seating and exiting the bus safely
• Provide physical assistance as needed (e.g. securing seatbelts mobility devices oradaptive equipment)
• Implement and follow the students Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or transportationplan including behavior support strategies
• Monitor the students behavior and safety intervening appropriately when necessary
• Communicate concerns or incidents to the bus driver school staff and supervisorspromptly
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student information at all times
• Attend required training sessions related to student needs safety and district policies
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the students safe transportation

Minimum Qualifications:

• Employment will be contingent upon a satisfactory background check and fingerprint check by the Missouri State Highway Patrol
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Experience working with children preferably students with disabilities or high needs
• Ability to remain calm patient and supportive in a variety of situations
• Basic understanding of safety procedures and willingness to receive training (e.g. firstaid CPR behavior management)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Physical ability to assist with lifting mobility and securing students if needed

Applications will be pulled 5 days after initial posting. If no candidate has been selected position will remain open until filled.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority