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Openings as of 3/30/2025

High School Assistant Principal

JobID: 1384

Position Type:
  Administration/Principal


Date Posted:
  3/3/2025


Location:
  Ballard High School


Date Available:
  07/01/2025


Closing Date:
  03/16/2025


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Ballard Community School District, a district with approximately 1700 students located minutes from Ames and the Des Moines metro, has a assistant principal position available for the 2025-2026 school year. Administrative positions have 260-day contracts. 

Basic Function: The Assistant Principal will work closely with the principal, school personnel, and students to create conditions for success for all students and build and maintain a positive, safe school climate.

Application deadline:  Sunday, March 16th
Application link:  https://tinyurl.com/BallardHSAPApplication
Website:  Ballard Community School District

Essential Functions:
Essential Functions:
• Manage and enforce school behavioral expectations, including attendance.
• Manage student supervision before, during, and after the school day as well as extra-curricular events.
• Confer with students, parents, and teachers regarding student-related policies.
• Assist staff with the creation and alignment of classroom student behavioral expectations and classroom management plans.
• Serve as a resource to staff regarding student management issues.
• Collaborate with staff, administrators, and parents through the response to the intervention process.
• Assist in the planning, developing, and implementation of student behavior plans.
• Confer with students and administer appropriate consequences.
• Openly communicate with staff and parents/guardians regarding student behavior.
• Collaborate with the school counselor and personnel to create and maintain research-based behavioral interventions (ex: mentoring, small groups, check-in-check-out systems, etc) and train faculty and staff in those interventions.
• Manage the documentation of student behavior through the student management system.
• Attend appropriate meetings regarding student growth and success (IEP and 504 case conferences, parent meetings, expulsion hearings, etc).
• Assist in the maintenance of the crisis management plan and school safety requirements.
• Compile, analyze, and share student discipline data regularly, and use that data to make decisions.
• Conducts high-quality classroom observations, identifies effective teaching practices, and understands pedagogy that results in improved student learning.
• Assist with the development of staff members’ professional knowledge, skills, and practice through differentiated opportunities for learning and growth.
• Assist teachers in selecting yearly professional goals for the improvement of instruction.
• Assist in the development and administration of school programs consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Encourages staff to continue to grow professionally and to experiment with new approaches or strategies to teaching.
• Assist in coordinating the work of school staff and school district program leaders to develop and implement instructional programs and teaching practices.
• Use assessment data appropriately to monitor student progress and improve instruction.
• Ensure district curriculum, instructional models, and assessments are implemented with fidelity.
• Embodies high expectations for student learning and behavior.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and works with teaching staff to modify instructional methods to fit students' needs, including students with special needs.
• Involves staff in the evaluation of programs and the planning of new programs.
• Articulates, advocates, and cultivates core values that enhance high expectations, equity, inclusiveness, and social justice.
• Ensures that each student and staff member is treated fairly, and respectfully, with an understanding of culture and context in interactions, decision-making, and practice.
• Promotes a school environment that is safe and conducive to individualized instruction, cooperative curriculum development, and student learning.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct and attendance conform with the school's standards and school district policies.
• Acts ethically and professionally in personal conduct, relationships with others, decision-making, stewardship of the school's resources, and all aspects of leadership.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops, or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• May supervise instructional staff as assigned.
• Maintain high integrity and confidentiality in the school operation.
• Be knowledgeable of and abide by all school board policies, procedures, and other applicable laws.
• 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.
• Demonstrate organization and professionalism in fulfilling the responsibilities of the job.
• Greet all students, faculty, staff, and visitors courteously
• Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
Specifications/Qualifications:
• Appropriate Certification
• Experience and/or training working with administrative and instructional technology
• Previous teaching experience
• Ability to work well with others and coordinate team initiatives
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Strong administrative/management and organizational skills





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Openings as of 3/30/2025

Middle School Baseball Coach

JobID: 1371

Position Type:
  Athletics/Activities/Coaching


Date Posted:
  10/14/2024


Location:
  Ballard Middle School


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Ballard competes in the highly competitive Raccoon River Conference. Ballard is a growing school district in central Iowa. We have excellent facilities and strong athletic programs. Ballard has tremendous community support for their athletic programs. Our coaching staff works great together and encourages student-athletes to be involved in multiple sports and activities. We appreciate volunteers working to continue to build on the current program's success.

Qualifications:
-Up to date coaching authorization (or in the process of being renewed)
-Up to date required trainings for Ballard (or in the process of being completed)
-Completion of a background check
 





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Openings as of 3/30/2025

Middle School Volleyball Coach

JobID: 1372

Position Type:
  Athletics/Activities/Coaching


Date Posted:
  10/16/2024


Location:
  Ballard Middle School


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Ballard competes in the highly competitive Raccoon River Conference. Ballard is a growing school district in central Iowa. We have excellent facilities and strong athletic programs. Ballard has tremendous community support for their athletic programs. Our coaching staff works great together and encourages student-athletes to be involved in multiple sports and activities. We appreciate volunteers working to continue to build on the current program's success.

Qualifications:
-Up to date coaching authorization (or in the process of being renewed)
-Up to date required trainings for Ballard (or in the process of being completed)
-Completion of a background check
 





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Openings as of 3/30/2025

High School Assistant Softball Coach

JobID: 1373

Position Type:
  Athletics/Activities/Coaching


Date Posted:
  10/23/2024


Location:
  Ballard High School


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Ballard competes in the highly competitive Raccoon River Conference. Ballard is a growing school district in central Iowa. We have excellent facilities and strong athletic programs. Ballard has tremendous community support for their athletic programs. Our coaching staff works great together and encourages student-athletes to be involved in multiple sports and activities. We appreciate volunteers working to continue to build on the current program's success.

Qualifications:
-Up to date coaching authorization (or in the process of being renewed)
-Up to date required trainings for Ballard (or in the process of being completed)
-Completion of a background check
 





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Openings as of 3/30/2025

Junior Varsity Football Cheerleading Coach

JobID: 1376

Position Type:
  Athletics/Activities/Coaching


Date Posted:
  12/27/2024


Location:
  Ballard High School


Date Available:
  08/01/2025


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Ballard competes in the highly competitive Raccoon River Conference. Ballard is a growing school district in central Iowa. We have excellent facilities and strong athletic programs. Ballard has tremendous community support for their athletic programs. Our coaching staff works great together and encourages student-athletes to be involved in multiple sports and activities. We appreciate volunteers working to continue to build on the current program's success.

Qualifications:
-Up to date coaching authorization (or in the process of being renewed)
-Up to date required trainings for Ballard (or in the process of being completed)
-Completion of a background check
 





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Openings as of 3/30/2025

High School Assistant Volleyball Coach

JobID: 1379

Position Type:
  Athletics/Activities/Coaching


Date Posted:
  1/15/2025


Location:
  Ballard High School


Date Available:
  08/01/2025


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Ballard competes in the highly competitive Raccoon River Conference. Ballard is a growing school district in central Iowa. We have excellent facilities and strong athletic programs. Ballard has tremendous community support for their athletic programs. Our coaching staff works great together and encourages student-athletes to be involved in multiple sports and activities. We appreciate volunteers working to continue to build on the current program's success.

Qualifications:
-Up to date coaching authorization (or in the process of being renewed)
-Up to date required trainings for Ballard (or in the process of being completed)
-Completion of a background check
 





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Openings as of 3/30/2025

Middle School Special Education

JobID: 1381

Position Type:
  Middle School Teaching/Special Education


Date Posted:
  2/10/2025


Location:
  Ballard Middle School


Date Available:
  08/01/2025


Closing Date:
  03/02/2025


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Ballard Community School District, a district with approximately 1700 students located minutes from Ames and the Des Moines metro, has teaching opportunities available for the 2025-2026 school year. Teaching positions have 190-day contracts. Current year salary and benefit information is available on the Ballard website at http://www.ballard.k12.ia.us/ under the District Information menu on the Human Resources page.

Basic Function:  Under the general supervision of the Building Principal, to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district-approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

Essential Functions: 
• Develops and administers curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small-group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the available time for instruction
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual small group instruction as needed.
• Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the District.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement, and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other school professional staff members, especially within grade level and specific subjects, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation.
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with district testing programs.
• Understanding of the elements of a PLC and an ability to apply that understanding to a team situation
• Understanding of and experience in using multiple teaching methods: co-teaching, whole group/small group/individualized instruction
• Commitment to differentiated instruction
• Desire for growth is evident through personal and professional goals and willingness to collaborate with the instructional coach and building/district expectations
• Knowledgeable in current research and evidence-based instructional practices
• Understanding of how to utilize formative assessment data to adapt to the individual needs of students of all ability levels
• Knowledge of various assessment types and their purposes in decision-making
• Flexible, highly motivated, and enthusiastic about working with children
• Prepare for and participate in parent-teacher conferences.
• Maintain a safe, neat, attractive, and interesting classroom.
• Accept responsibility for the proper care of books, apparatus, furniture, supplies, and equipment in the classroom or assigned areas.
• Abide by and enforce all applicable laws relating to diversity.
• Evidence of effective routines and procedures that lead to a positive classroom environment that promotes student achievement.
• Attend staff meetings, participate in professional development activities, and serve on committees as assigned by the administration or Board of Education.
• Articulate in oral and written communications with colleagues, administrators, parents, families, and community
• Knowledge of and experience with using current technology to enhance learning
• Knowledge of and experience in implementing Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports
• Maintain high integrity and confidentiality in the school operation.
• Be knowledgeable of and abide by all school board policies, procedures, and other applicable laws.
• 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.
• Demonstrate organization and professionalism in fulfilling the responsibilities of the job.
• Greet all students, faculty, staff, and visitors courteously
• Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.

Benefits Include:
• Competitive salary packages
• Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS)
• Employer-paid individual health/major medical insurance plan including Prescription Drug (RX) Coverage
• Employer-paid long-term disability insurance
• Employer-paid group life insurance
• Employer contribution to dental insurance
• Flexible spending account (American Fidelity)
• Dependent care account (American Fidelity)
• Paid personal illness and personal business days
• Voluntary Benefits, including
  • Delta Dental
  • Delta Vision
  • American Fidelity
  • AFLAC
• 403b/Tax Sheltered Annuities with the State of Iowa Retirement Investor's Club (RIC)
• Salary direct deposits
• Credit on salary schedules for previous experience
• Smoke-free buildings and grounds





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Openings as of 3/30/2025

Ballard Paraprofessional Bus Aide

JobID: 1361

Position Type:
  Student Support Services


Date Posted:
  8/9/2024


Location:
  Ballard Transportation Department


Date Available:
  08/23/2024


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Ballard Community School district currently needs part-time paraprofessionals in all of our buildings. Para-educator Bus Aides work approximately 15 hours per week.  This position is assigned to work 178 student contact days. 
 
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: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.
 
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.





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Openings as of 3/30/2025

2024-2025 Substitute Teacher

JobID: 1356

Position Type:
  Substitute/Substitute Teacher


Date Posted:
  8/1/2024


Location:
  Districtwide


Closing Date:
  05/01/2025


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The Ballard Community School District is seeking substitute classroom teachers. If you are interested or have questions about these positions, please call (515) 597-2811 or e-mail Betty Vasquez.
• Substitute teachers earn $140 per day
• $184.40 per day, long-term rate after ten consecutive days in the same position.
• Gain experience and display teaching skills while seeking a contracted position.
• You select the days and schools in which you want to work using the automated system AESOP.
• IPERS eligible beginning first day of active employment
 Requirements
• All substitutes must submit to a criminal background check.
• Substitute teachers must have a valid Iowa Teaching License, Iowa Substitute License or Substitute Authorization.
All applications must include resume, letters of recommendation, copy of teaching license and official transcripts.  Once these items have been submitted you will receive all the necessary payroll information.
Ballard Community School District is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
 




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Openings as of 3/30/2025

2024-2025 Substitute Paraprofessional

JobID: 1357

Position Type:
  Substitute/Substitute Teacher Assistant


Date Posted:
  8/1/2024


Location:
  Districtwide


Closing Date:
  05/01/2025


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Ballard Community School district currently needs substitute para-educators in all of our buildings. Substitute para-educators work on an as needed basis.
 
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:Substitute Paraeducators receive $100/day
 
Qualifications:
• High School diploma or GED required
• 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.





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Openings as of 3/30/2025

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

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

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


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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, 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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