Part Time Bus Associate-for the 2026-27 SCHOOL YEAR

Des Moines Public School District•Des Moines, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This part-time position is for the 2026-27 academic school year, requiring 20-25 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with morning and afternoon shifts. The role involves assisting with the supervision and safety of students on the bus, requiring continuous use of independent judgment. Specific duties may vary based on the transportation department's needs.

Requirements

Eighteen (18) years of age or older.
Ability to support the behavioral, health, and safety needs of students, including those with additional accommodations.
Ability to take online training courses.
Practical knowledge of equipment needed to perform job functions.
Ability and willingness to accept the responsibility of the position.
Effective communication with others.
Ability to use good judgment; and have a caring and optimistic attitude toward children.
Ability to promote spirit of cooperation with others.
All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check, and a child and adult abuse registry check.
Certain positions may require fingerprinting, a drug and alcohol test, a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years of experience working with children.

Responsibilities

Assist in the supervision and support of students to ensure behavioral, health, and safety needs are met; report policy infractions, as appropriate.
Physically assist the driver in loading and unloading students, including students with accommodations such as wheelchairs, safety vests, etc.
Perform visual safety equipment inspection at the start of each route; including harnesses, wheelchair tie down devices, etc.
Report all equipment damage and/or repair items using established procedures and forms.
Assist in assuring interior cleanliness and appearance of the school bus.
Assist in providing the necessary safeguards to prevent loss of or damage to property, or failure of mechanical equipment.
Complete Medicare paperwork.
Utilize a computer for District and Department email communications and online training Courses.
Attend professional development.
Adhere to District policies/procedures and Department work rules.
Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
Maintain confidentiality.
Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.
Assist with other duties as may be assigned.