Bus Aide (Special Education) - 2 Positions

Muscatine Community School District; Muscatine (IA); On-site; USD 24,700; Part time

Job summary

A local school district is seeking a part-time Bus Aide for special education services in Muscatine, Iowa. Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED, and experience working with challenged students is preferred. Responsibilities include supervising special education students during transportation and assisting as needed. The position offers $17.93 per hour, and applicants should be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Strong communication skills and bilingual abilities are desirable.

Qualifications

• Bilingual preferred or highly desirable.
• Physical capacity to assist students, including lifting as required.

Responsibilities

• Providing general supervision for special education students.
• Supporting transportation services.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Experience working with challenged students

Self-starter

Patience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Bus Aide (Special Education) - 2 Positions

Muscatine Community School District Transportation – Muscatine, Iowa

Job Details

• Job ID: 5313497
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Jul 30, 2025 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Muscatine Schools is hiring a Special Ed Bus Aide. The role involves working with special education students, providing general supervision, and supporting transportation services. Additional responsibilities may include other tasks as needed.

Pay: $17.93 per hour.

New hires must complete a background check and onboarding/training session with the Department of Human Resources. Contact MCSD Department of Human Resources at 563‑263‑7223.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Bilingual preferred or highly desirable.
• Physical capacity to assist students, including lifting as required.

Location

Transportation.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent communication skills, written and oral.
• Computer proficient with appropriate software.
• Experience working with challenged students.
• Self‑starter able to help students become more self‑sufficient and/or successful.
• Physically able to assist students.
• Comfortable with student equipment, including computers, wheelchairs, health, and mobilizer devices.
• Regular attendance to ensure consistency with students.
• Knowledge of building and school bus safety procedures.
• Knowledge of building and school alarm systems.
• Genuine liking of children and enjoyment of working with young people.
• Tolerance of occasional bad language, threats of physical violence or personal habits of students.
• Patience to avoid discouragement.
• Willingness to assume responsibility.
• Ability to help students become part of the class.
• Human relations and interpersonal skills.
• Confidentiality of all information.
• Ability to work well with others.

ADA Statement

The information contained in this job description is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be assigned.

Physical Demands

The employee must frequently stand, walk, use hands to handle objects, talk and hear. The employee must squat, stoop, kneel, reach above the head and forward 0‑24 inches and on occasion up to 36 inches. The employee may need to grasp objects with hand strength and may need to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds 0‑12 feet and occasionally up to 20 feet. The employee may push/pull items such as tables and carts. Specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus while supervising students and working with computers and written materials.

Working Environment

The work environment is usually quiet. The position may require extended hours beyond a typical 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. workday. The employee will work in various classroom areas, standing, moving, supervising indoor and outdoor activities. Indoor temperature is typical but the employee will work outdoors when supervising students outside the classroom.

Muscatine Community School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or socioeconomic status. The district is an Equal Opportunity Applicant.

Terms of Employment

Substitutes work on an as needed basis.

Position Type and Salary

• Position Type: Part-Time
• Salary: $17.93 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Renee McClananahan, Transportation Supervisor
• Transportation
• Email: [e-mail]

Equal Opportunity Employer

All employers submitting a job opening for posting on the Teach Iowa system will not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, or status as a veteran. A bona fide religious institution may exercise allowances in Iowa Code section 216.6.(6)d. Employers may have additional specific equal employment opportunity policies and procedures; please check with employers.