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Ballard Paraprofessional Bus Attendant

Part-time

Ballard Community School District

Huxley, IAPart-time$13.85/hrTracked 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago
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At a glance

Compensation
$13.85/hr
Location
Huxley, IA
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Ballard Community School District is hiring a Ballard Paraprofessional Bus Attendant. Ballard Community School district currently needs part-time paraprofessionals to work in its Transportation Department. Para‑educator Bus Attendants work approximately 15 hours per week. They support bus drivers in meeting the needs of students with individualized needs, support individual or small groups of students, and supervise students during the bus ride.

Key focus areas include Support bus drivers in meeting the needs of students with individualized needs., Support individual and/or small groups of students., and Supervise students during their bus ride..

Important skills include Basic Understanding Of Children Needs, Ability To Relate To Children, Patience, Compassion, Professional Communication Skills, and Active Listening.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Basic Understanding of Children NeedsAbility to Relate to ChildrenPatienceCompassionProfessional Communication SkillsActive ListeningCommunicationOral CommunicationPhysical Lifting Up to 50 LbsPhysical Bending and Floor WorkRunning Short DistancesEmotional MaturityInitiativeProblem Anticipation and ResponseAbility to Take DirectionsWork With Minimal SupervisionFollow Policies and Practices

Full job description

Ballard Paraprofessional Bus Attendant JobID: 1524

  • Position Type:

Support Staff/ Paraprofessional

  • Date Posted:

8/12/2026

  • Location:

Ballard Transportation Department

  • Date Available:

08/24/2026

Ballard Community School district currently needs part-time paraprofessionals to work in our Transportation Department. Para-educator Bus Attendants work approximately 15 hours per week.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Support bus drivers in meeting the needs of students of students with individualized needs.

  • Support individual and/or small groups of students.

  • Supervise students during their bus ride.

Compensation:Minimum hourly base rate is $13.85. Additional compensation is available for related experience and education such as a paraprofessional certificate, AA degree, or BA/BS degree.

Qualifications:

  • Display a basic understanding of the needs of children.

  • Ability to relate effectively to children with different academic and behavioral needs.

  • Display patience and compassion and maintain a caring and helpful relationship with children.

  • Display professional communications skills including active listening, written and oral.

  • Ability to physically lift up to 50 lbs.

  • Ability to bend, lift, sit on floor, run short distances, and assist physically active students.

  • Demonstrate the emotional maturity and stability necessary for the specialized work involved.

  • Demonstrate initiative and the insight to anticipate problem situations and respond accordingly.

  • Ability to take directions, work with minimal supervision and follow policies and practices.

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