26-27 Transportation Paraprofessional

Dubuque Community Schools; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Dubuque Community Schools Transportation Department is seeking a Transportation Paraprofessional to support safe, efficient operations for student and staff riders. The role focuses on office processes and interdepartmental communication within the Transportation Division.

Responsibilities include assisting with scheduling, record-keeping, and coordinating with drivers to ensure timely, reliable transit services. The position runs 11:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, for 185 days per year.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Strong communication skills for public relations.
• Proficiency with computer and Windows.
• Ability to maintain paperless filing and organize records.
• Experience with record-keeping and accounting tasks.
• Good typing speed and accuracy.
• Ability to make decisions and follow up.

Responsibilities

• Meet all requirements of Education and Transportation departments.
• Participate in Drug and Alcohol Testing program (DCSD Policy #7112).
• Ensure safe transportation of students/staff and prevent bullying.
• Assist with supervision of buses and dispatch of personnel and vehicles.
• Maintain state certifications for bus drivers (CDL-B, DOT).
• Prepare and file incident, accident, and payroll-related documents.
• Communicate with families and school staff for requests and complaints.

Skills

Public relations

Computer skills

Filing systems

Record keeping

Typing speed

Decision making

Crisis response

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Frontline AESOP

Onscreen GPS

Infinite Campus

TimeClockPlus

Traversa routing

iVisions

InTouch

Job description

26-27 Transportation Paraprofessional

Dubuque Community Schools Transportation Department - Dubuque, Iowa Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5932393
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 18, 2026 3:20 PM (UTC)

Job Description

DCSD Transportation Para Transportation Dept.

$16.85/hr, 6 hrs/day, 185 day contract, 11am-5:30pm

BASIC FUNCTION: To enable safe and efficient transportation for student/staff riders through efficient office operations, policies, and procedures. To facilitate the flow of information among the public, school and departmental sectors, thereby minimizing communication errors. To enhance the efficient orderly and business like operations of the Transportation Department on a daily basis.

GENERAL CHARACTERISITCS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma
• Personality and communication skills adaptable to public relations
• Knowledge of computer and windows software
• Ability to set-up and maintain paper(less) filing systems
• Record and accounting skills
• Type speed and accuracy
• Ability to make decisions and do the necessary follow-up
• Ability to react effectively in crisis and "can't make this stuff up" scenarios

Desirable Qualifications:

• Secretarial experience and transportation dispatch
• School district (transportation) experience preferred
• Knowledge of DCSD roads, streets, and boundaries
• Knowledge of DCSD and Transportation Department operations, policies, and procedures

POSITION RESPONSIBILITES:

• Able to meet all requirements of the Departments of Education and Transportation.
• Required participation in Employee Drug and Alcohol Testing Program (DCSD Policy #7112)
• Provide for the safe transportation of students/staff free of bullying and harassment.
• Ability to meet the needs of students with/without disabilities (supervision and discipline).
• Supervise and dispatch effectively and efficiently personnel and vehicles assigned to the Buildings & Grounds, Transportation Departments, and schools.
• Responsible for notifying and maintaining records of state certification for school bus Drivers (CDL-B, DOT physicals, and authorizations).
• Responsible for Accident Reports, background checks, Incident Reports, Medicaid forms, Pre-Trip Inspection cards (PTI), Stop-Arm Violation forms, and Workers' Compensation forms.
• Responsible for notifying and collecting payride fees from families and maintaining database.
• In vehicular emergency situations acts as a liaison between city/county 911 Dispatch,emergency personnel, Transportation Department staff members, and Superintendent's office.
• Answer department telephone and screen and/or route calls to appropriate personnel.
• Act as a liaison with families and school personnel for complaints and special requests.
• Apply knowledge of software applications: Frontline (AESOP); Onscreen (GPS); Infinite Campus (student management); TimeClockPlus (payroll); Traversa (routing/planning), iVisions, InTouch etc.
• Assume responsibility for assigned reports, correspondences, telephone, and radio communications.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of record systems for all bus routes, employees, studentrosters, parts inventory, tool inventory, personnel files, and drug & alcohol testing files.
• Assist with transportation budgeting, accounting, state and federal reports (Annual Reports, Non-Public reimbursements, Special Education reimbursements, etc.).
• Acquire and maintain a current knowledge of all DCSD roads, streets, and school boundaries.
• Assist in the re-routing of vehicles in emergency situations and/or when weather and roadwayconditions warrant re-routing.
• Perform such additional duties as may be requested by the Transportation Manager.
• Demonstrate a commitment to multicultural, gender fair policies and practices.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

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Contact Information

• Amy Hawkins
• 2300 Chaney Road
• Dubuque, Iowa 52001
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]