Frontline Applicant Tracking - Ballard Community School District

Openings as of 3/30/2025
Support Staff

2024-2025 Paraprofessional

JobID: 1359

Position Type:
  Support Staff/Paraprofessional


Date Posted:
  8/1/2024


Location:
  Districtwide


Closing Date:
  05/01/2025


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Ballard Community School district currently needs full-time paraprofessionals in all of our buildings. Para-educators work approximately 33.5 hours per week.  This position is assigned to work 178 student contact days. You will receive 4 paid holidays and will not work during summers or breaks.
 
Primary Responsibilities:
 
• Support teachers in meeting the needs of students in the special education or general education classroom.
• Support academic instruction with individual and/or small groups of students.
• Supervise students during other components of the school day.
Compensation:Pay is annualized so you will receive a check in July and August. 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.
 
Benefits: This position includes a district paid individual health plan, $20,000 life insurance policy and long-term disability. Optional dental and vision coverage, flex spending and dependent care accounts are also available.  IPERS contributions begin day 1 and paid leave (sick and personal) are provided,
 
Qualifications:
• High School diploma or GED required
• Prefer candidates that meet one of the following prior to employment:
  • Complete 60 credit hours of study at an institution of higher education
  • Obtain an associate's (or higher) degree
  • Para-educator certification
  • Elementary Para-educator experience
  • Teaching Degree
• 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.
 
 
 
FLSA Status:             Non-exempt





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Openings as of 3/30/2025
Support Staff

2024-2025 School Van Driver (Regular and Substitute)

JobID: 1360

Position Type:
  Support Staff/Transportaton


Date Posted:
  8/1/2024


Location:
  Ballard Transportation Department


Closing Date:
  05/01/2025


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Basic Function:  To Provide safe and efficient transportation that will enable students to enjoy the fullest possible advantage from the district’s curriculum and extracurricular programs.

Essential Functions: 
• Obey all traffic laws.
• Observe all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
• Maintain discipline when students are on the bus.
• Report undisciplined students to the proper authority.
• Keep assigned bus clean.
• Keep to assigned schedule.
• Check bus before each operation for mechanical defects.
• Notify the proper authority in case of mechanical failure or lateness.
• Discharge students only at authorized stops.
• Exercise responsible leadership when on out-of-district trips.
• Transport only authorized students.
• Report all accidents and complete required reports.
• Enforce regulations against smoking on the bus.
• Demonstrate organization and professionalism in fulfilling the responsibilities of the job.
• Greet all students, faculty, staff, and visitors courteously.
• Maintain a positive rapport with students, staff, parents, and the community.
• Cooperate with and work in a courteous manner with co-workers and other personnel.
• Dress appropriately for the position and work required.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude toward school, students, and job and communicate the same to the community.
• Accept constructive criticism and suggestions and seek to improve each performance responsibility.
• Maintain confidentiality in the school operation.
• Adhere to applicable state and federal laws, rules and regulations, board policies and administrative rules.
Specifications/Qualifications: 
• Possess a valid Iowa driver’s license and hold a safe driving record.
• Possess a current DOT physical
• Must pass a drug screen and background check.
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:
• Exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.
• Exposure to diesel and automotive fumes
• Make driving decisions that greatly impact their passengers.
• Must keep control of the vehicle and keep pace with traffic.
• May be exposed to contaminants and the diseases and infections carried by school children.
• May be exposed to hazardous driving conditions.
• Work within several inches of passengers that require assistance boarding.
The statements contained herein describe 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. 
 





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Openings as of 3/30/2025
Support Staff

2024-2025 School Bus Driver (Regular and Substitute)

JobID: 1358

Position Type:
  Support Staff/Transportaton


Date Posted:
  8/1/2024


Location:
  Ballard Transportation Department


Closing Date:
  05/01/2025


  Additional Information:  Show/Hide
Basic Function:  To Provide safe and efficient transportation that will enable students to enjoy the fullest possible advantage from the district’s curriculum and extracurricular programs.

Essential Functions: 
• Obey all traffic laws.
• Observe all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
• Maintain discipline when students are on the bus.
• Report undisciplined students to the proper authority.
• Keep assigned bus clean.
• Keep to assigned schedule.
• Check bus before each operation for mechanical defects.
• Notify the proper authority in case of mechanical failure or lateness.
• Discharge students only at authorized stops.
• Exercise responsible leadership when on out-of-district trips.
• Transport only authorized students.
• Report all accidents and complete required reports.
• Enforce regulations against smoking on the bus.
• Demonstrate organization and professionalism in fulfilling the responsibilities of the job.
• Greet all students, faculty, staff, and visitors courteously.
• Maintain a positive rapport with students, staff, parents, and the community.
• Cooperate with and work in a courteous manner with co-workers and other personnel.
• Dress appropriately for the position and work required.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude toward school, students, and job and communicate the same to the community.
• Accept constructive criticism and suggestions and seek to improve each performance responsibility.
• Maintain confidentiality in the school operation.
• Adhere to applicable state and federal laws, rules and regulations, board policies and administrative rules.
Specifications/Qualifications: 
• Possess a valid Iowa driver’s license and hold a safe driving record.
• Possess, or be eligible for a Commercial Driver’s License authorization with the passenger and air brake endorsements.
• Possess a current DOT physical
• Must pass a drug screen and background check.
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:
• Exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.
• Exposure to diesel and automotive fumes
• Make driving decisions that greatly impact their passengers.
• Must keep control of the vehicle and keep pace with traffic.
• May be exposed to contaminants and the diseases and infections carried by school children.
• May be exposed to hazardous driving conditions.
• Work within several inches of passengers that require assistance boarding.
The statements contained herein describe 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. 
 





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