Bus Associate-Special Education

Bus Associate-Special Education

The Bus Associate assists the bus driver in maintaining the safety and supervision of students while being transported to and from school, field trips, and other district-approved activities. This position supports positive student behavior, ensures compliance with transportation and district policies and helps students with special needs when required.

Hours: 4 hours daily guaranteed a.m./p.m.
Pay: $14.46 per hour

• Minimum of a high school diploma or grade level equivalent diploma (GED)
• Must be over 18 years of age and able to pass a background check
• Ability to relate well to children and maintain discipline in a fair and consistent manner
• Willingness to accept the responsibility of the position
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to take charge in emergency situations

• Involves riding in transport during morning and afternoon routes, guaranteed 2 hours in am and 2 hours in pm
• Assist with safe loading, transport, and unloading of pupils at their stops
• Managing pupils' physical needs during transit
• Report any behavioral, safety or health concerns to the bus driver or transportation director
• Complete required district training which may include first-aid, CPR or CPI training when required
• Assist the driver to ensure safety, welfare and orderly conduct of passengers while on bus
• Provide an appropriate role model for the students
• Maintain confidentiality on sensitive information regarding students and staff
• Maintain a high standard of student conduct at all times during transit or at bus stops
• Assist the driver in keeping the bus clean and inspecting for damages and repairs daily
• Follow all district, state and federal safety procedures and guidelines
• Reports to the Transportation Director or designee
• Other duties as assigned

IPERS, sick days and other leave days

Bending, carrying, climbing, driving, lifting, pushing/pulling, reaching, sitting, standing, walking

Fort Madison Community School District requires background check to be completed before hiring

• Trisha Hager, HR
• Fort Madison Community School District
• Phone:
• Email: trisha.hager