Transportation Paraprofessional

Position Type:
Paraprofessional/District Wide Paraprofessional

Date Posted:
8/6/2025

Location:
Fitzgerald Public Schools
(High-Needs School) POSITION: Transportation Paraprofessional
LOCATION: District Wide
WORK YEAR: Student Calendar, up to 5 hours per day
WAGES: $15.00 per hour; Employed through EDUStaff, Inc

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School graduate or GED.
• Experience working with school age children.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Ability to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
• Ability to solve problems.
• Ability to effectively communicate with students, parents, and staff.
• Ability to work directly with students in an appropriate and professional manner and give direction as needed.
• Must meet Highly Qualified requirements for Paraprofessionals as defined by NCLB or willing to obtain.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Assist driver in operation of lifts for wheelchairs and assisting disabled students.
• Assist driver in maintaining good student conduct on bus.
• Assist driver in securing any special equipment that may accompany students.
• Assist driver in being alert to any conditions in loading area that may present a danger to students.
• Communicate appropriately with driver, students, parents, and other employees.
• Performs such other functions and duties as may be assigned by the Transportation Supervisor and/or his/her designee.
• Keep the driver informed of any special needs or problems of students.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Assist driver as directed.

Qualified applicants should apply online via AppliTrack at