Bus Associate-Special Education

Fort Madison Community School District; Fort Madison (IA); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

IPERS, sick days and other leave days

Job summary

The Fort Madison Community School District is seeking a part-time Bus Associate-Special Education in Fort Madison, Iowa. The role supports the bus driver to ensure student safety during transport to and from school, field trips, and activities, with a focus on students with special needs where required.

Hours are 4 hours daily (am/pm) with pay of $14.46 per hour. A high school diploma or GED is required, along with the ability to pass a background check and relate well to children.

Qualifications

• Requires minimum high school diploma or GED; pass background check; 18 years old or older.
• Must relate well to children and maintain discipline fairly and consistently.
• Ability and willingness to take on responsibilities of the position.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to take charge in emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Assist the bus driver in maintaining student safety during transport to and from school, field trips, and activities.
• Support positive student behavior and compliance with transportation and district policies.
• Help students with special needs when required.
• Hours include 4 hours daily (guaranteed a.m./p.m.).
• Ensure safe loading, transport, and unloading of pupils at stops.
• Report behavioral, safety, or health concerns to the driver or Transportation Director.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Maturity and reliability

Ability to handle emergencies

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Bus Associate-Special Education

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Job Details

Job ID: 5422981

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 29, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Bus Associate assists the bus driver in maintaining the safety and supervision of students while being transported to and from school, field trips, and other district-approved activities. This position supports positive student behavior, ensures compliance with transportation and district policies and helps students with special needs when required.

Hours: 4 hours daily guaranteed a.m./p.m. Pay: $14.46 perhour

Qualifications:

• The qualified applicant must have a minimum of a high school diploma or grade level equivalent diploma (GED) and be able to pass a background check, 18 years of age or older
• Must be able to relate well to children and maintain discipline in a fair and consistentmanner
• Ability and willingness to accept the responsibility of theposition
• Effective communicationskills
• Ability to take charge in emergencysituations

Requirements Included but Not LimitedTo:

• Involves riding in transport during morning and afternoon routes, guaranteed 2 hours in am and 2 hours in pm.
• Assist with the safe loading, transport and unloading of pupils at theirstops
• Managing pupils' physical needs duringtransit
• Report any behavioral, safety or health concerns to the bus driver or transportationdirector
• Must complete required district training which may include first-aid, CPR or CPI training whenrequired
• Assisting the driver to assure safety, welfare and orderly conduct of passengers while onbus
• Provide an appropriate role model for thestudents
• Maintain confidentiality on sensitive information regarding students and staff
• Maintain a high standard of student conduct at all times;during transit or at busstops
• Assisting the driver in keeping the bus clean and inspecting for damages and repairsdaily
• Follows all district, state and federal safety procedures andguidelines
• Reports to the Transportation Director ordesignee
• Other duties asassigned

Benefits:

• IPERS, sick days and other leavedays

Physical Requirements: Bending, carrying, climbing, driving, lifting, pushing/pulling, reaching, sitting, standing, walking.

The Fort Madison Community School District is an EEO/AAemployer.

Fort Madison Community School District requires background check to be completed before hiring.

Position Type: Part-time

Job Categories:

Special Education > General Special Education

Support Staff > Transportation

Contact Information

• Trisha Hager , HR
• Fort Madison Community School District
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]