Ballard Paraprofessional Bus Attendant

15 hours ago

Ballard Transportation Department, Iowa, United States Ballard Community School District Full-time $13 Permanent

Position Type:
  Support Staff/Paraprofessional

Date Posted:
  8/12/2026

Location:
  Ballard Transportation Department

Date Available:
  08/24/2026

  

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

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Support bus drivers in 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.