Bus Associate

Winterset Community School District; Winterset (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Winterset Community School District in Winterset, IA seeks a Bus Driver Associate to provide physical and behavioral support for students during transport to and from attendance centers, ensuring safety and efficiency on routes. The role reports to the Transportation Supervisor and requires a high school diploma or equivalent, strong communication and problem-solving abilities, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Background checks are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with students who have disabilities desirable.
• Must clear criminal and child abuse background checks.
• Good communication and problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical and behavioral support to students to and from attendance centers.
• Ensure safety and order on the bus and during transfers.
• Respond to emergencies per district procedures.
• Perform duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Report to Transportation Supervisor.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Behavioral support

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Bus Associate

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Job Details

Job ID: 5276380

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Feb 20, 2026 1:05 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Position Title: Bus Driver Associate

Qualifications:

• Experience working with students who have behavioral, emotional, learning, and/or physical disabilities, highly desirable.
• Good communication and problem solving skills.
• Ability to carry out assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
• Must clear criminal and child abuse background checks.
• High school diploma or equivalent required, training commensurate with position desired.
• Preferred experience in transportation services, as an educational associate or other related experience supportive of student needs.

Reports to: Transportation Supervisor

Position Goal: To provide physical and behavioral support to students to and from attendance centers in the safest and most efficient manner.

Interpersonal Skills

• Interacts positively with staff and students.
• Displays a positive attitude.
• Works well with the bus driver and transportation team.
• Responds appropriately to, and acts on, constructive feedback.

Performance Skills

• Demonstrates initiative.
• Accepts and follows bus driver direction, seeking clarification as needed.
• Responds to emergency situations in accordance with school district procedures.
• Supervises and maintains order and control according to school district policy.
• Provides effective supervision.
• Performs duties, as assigned by supervisor.

Attendance

• Demonstrates punctuality and regular attendance

Professional Behavior

• Adheres to school and district policy and procedures.
• Completes essential in-service training (e.g. blood borne pathogens, Chapter 103, etc.) and utilizes those procedures during the course of work.
• Focuses on all assigned tasks while on duty.
• Attends all meetings called by the supervisor of transportation.
• Maintains confidentiality and communicates needs/concerns with supervisor.
• Maintains appropriate appearance and attire for the school environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervising teacher or building principal.

Terms of Employment: Wage and work year to be established in accordance with provisions of the Comprehensive Agreement.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Comprehensive Agreement.

Physical Requirements: Bending, carrying, climbing, travel between job sites, lifting, pushing-pulling, reaching, sitting, standing, walking, operating a school bus and assisting students with bus evacuation.

Working Conditions: Includes extremes of temperature and humidity. Hazards include stairs and communicable diseases. Driving in various weather conditions.

The statement contained herein describes the scope of the responsibility and essential functions of this position, but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time unless restricted by a negotiated contract.

Any employee not covered by a negotiated contract agreement is an “at-will” employee. Either the school district or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at will, with or without cause, so long as there is no violation of applicable federal or state law. The school district can define the number of days notice required of a terminating employee.

Notice of Nondiscrimination

It is the policy of the Winterset Community School District not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact the district's Equity Coordinator, 303 Wambold Drive, Winterset Iowa, [phone].

A signed copy of this job description will be placed in the employee’s personnel file.

Signature of Supervisor____________________________________Date____________

Signature of Employee_____________________________________Date____________

Position Type: Full-time

Contact Information

• Justin Gross
• 303 Wambold Drive
• Winterset, Iowa 50273
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]