Ballard Paraprofessional Bus Attendant

Young World Physical Education; Huxley (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Responsibilities include assisting bus drivers, supporting individual or small groups of students, and supervising students during bus rides. The role offers a minimum hourly base rate of $13.85 with potential extra compensation for related experience and education such as a paraprofessional

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of the needs of children.
• Ability to relate to children with different academic and behavioral needs.
• Patience and compassion with children.
• Professional communications skills including active listening, written and oral.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and assist physically active students.
• Ability to take directions and follow policies.

Responsibilities

• Support bus drivers in meeting the needs of students with individualized needs.
• Support individual and/or small groups of students.
• Supervise students during their bus ride.

Skills

Active listening

Communication skills

Patience

Student rapport

Lifting 50 lbs

Policy adherence

Mobility

Education

Paraprofessional certificate

AA degree

BA/BS degree

Job description

Ballard Paraprofessional Bus Attendant

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Job Details

Job ID: 5883242
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 12, 2026 7:07 PM (UTC)

Job Description

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

Primary Responsibilities

• Support bus driversin 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.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Support Staff > Supervisory Aide

Support Staff > Transportation

Contact Information

• Betty Vasquez
• 509 N. Main Ave
• Huxley, Iowa 50124
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]