Bus Associate

Johnston Community School District • Johnston, IA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

To assist the bus driver(s) in providing safe and efficient transportation to all students for district’s curricular and extracurricular programs.

Requirements

• Physical abilities to meet job requirements
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Ability to relate to all children and adults
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills
• Successful completion of a criminal background check and physical capacity profile test will be required upon offer.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining discipline when students are on the bus or in the loading areas
• Reporting and documenting daily observations, routine care given, and physical/behavioral changes
• Use of appropriate safety precautions and care in the transfer of all students
• Exercise responsible leadership on out-of-district school trips
• Assisting with the use of lift equipment in the transfer of students in wheelchairs
• Assisting with ambulatory students moving in and out of the bus
• Securing of wheelchairs on the bus
• Checking securing devices for defects
• Communicating effectively with parents, CHC, group homes, and schools
• Duties and responsibilities as requested by supervisor may vary from time to time

Benefits

• Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS)
• Flex spending accounts
• Employee assistance program
• Paid leave and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED