School Bus Associate

Bus Barn; Winterset (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Winterset Community School District Bus Barn in Winterset, Iowa is seeking a Classroom Associate / Bus Associate to support students on and off buses, ensuring safe transport and orderly behavior in and around school transportation operations.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, strong communication skills, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Experience with students with disabilities and background checks are desirable and transportation experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge and skills commensurate with assigned position.
• Good communication and problem solving skills.
• Ability to carry out assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
• Experience with students who have disabilities is desirable.
• Criminal and child abuse background checks required.
• Preferred experience in transportation services as an educational associate.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical and behavioral support to students to and from attendance centers.
• Exhibits essential dispositions and ownership of the district mission and core values.
• Maintain order and safety on buses and at attendance sites.
• Attend meetings and follow transportation director directives.
• Protect confidentiality and follow district policies.

Skills

Good communication

Problem solving

Ability to carry out tasks with little

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Self-directed

Team collaboration

Positive attitude

Confidentiality

Professional development

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

School Bus Associate

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Job Details

Job ID: 5957324

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 12, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Winterset CSD:

We will strive for excellence, ensuring all students are College, Career, and Life Ready.

Job Description

Classroom Associate

TITLE: Bus Associate

DEPARTMENT: Special Education

REPORTS TO: Transportation Director

RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: Director of Special Programs and Classroom Teacher and Transportation Director

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

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge and skills commensurate with assigned position
• Good communication and problem solving skills
• Ability to carry out assigned tasks with minimal supervision.

Desired:

• 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.

Skills and Job Functions (For all Winterset CSD Positions)

Demonstrated Experience or is Willing to Acquire the Following Skills:

• Exhibits essential dispositions and ownership of the district mission of "We will empower a community of lifelong learners who strive for personal excellence through meaningful relationships and real world, authentic learning experiences."
• Exhibits essential dispositions and ownership of the districts core values;
• Excellence - high expectations for all in everything we do
• Innovation - in our approach to problem solving and learning
• Pride - in self, others, school, and community
• Relationships - amongst all stakeholders as foundational to our success.
• Sense of Belonging - where all students, staff, and community members feel valued and connected.
• Exhibits essential dispositions necessary to build positive working relationships with administration, colleagues, parents, students and the Winterset community.
• Ability to affirm and encourage others
• Ability to grow groups
• Self-control
• Social skillsSelf-motivated
• Optimistic
• Ability to demonstrate genuine caring
• Exhibits effective communication skills
• Demonstrates the ability to be self-directed and problem solve
• Demonstrates enthusiasm towards learning and continuous growth as an educator and individual.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude towards others.
• Demonstrates self-efficacy in that their actions empower others to be successful.
• Demonstrates confidentiality as needed and required.
• Seeks out opportunities to improve professional competence through professional development.
• Identifies individually and collaboratively areas for growth and seeks out opportunities to grow in these areas.
• Complies with all Winterset Community School District Board Policies, Handbook Policies, and Contractual Responsibilities.

Interpersonal Skills

• Interacts positively with staff and students
• Displays a positive attitude.
• Participates effectively as a contributing member of teams.
• 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.

Professional Responsibilities

• 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 transportation director.

Terms of Employment: Salary 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, and walking

Working Conditions: Includes extremes of temperature and humidity. Hazards include stairs and communicable diseases.

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].

Position Type

Part‑time

Job Categories

• Support Staff > Transportation

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

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