Bus Aide / Instructional Support Aide/ Paraprofessional (School-Year Contract)

Employer Sunbelt Staffing
Location San Francisco, California
Type Contractor

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

Compensation for this position ranges from $21.00 to $36.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found [here](https://www.sunbeltstaffing.com/benefits-and-faqs/). This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.