Bus Assistant

Responsibilities

• Aid students in entering or exiting the bus in a safe manner.
• Show the highest ethical standards and personal integrity; report any suspicious or inappropriate behavior to a supervisor or manager.
• Secure students using seat belts, car seats, or wheelchair restraints, as needed.
• Maintain a positive attitude and demonstrate good moral character and integrity to students.
• Maintain safety regulations and student conduct rules by monitoring passengers at all times.
• Report any violations or conduct concerns to the appropriate authority.
• Assist in the evacuation of the vehicle in case of emergency.
• Ensure that children take their belongings with them when leaving the bus.
• Help the driver keep the interior of the vehicle clean and presentable.
• Complete all required paperwork and submit it to the appropriate department in a timely manner.
• Display professional behavior and promote company goodwill.
• Be punctual and perform all responsibilities safely.
• Attend all assigned training, safety meetings, and in-service meetings.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old; for New York School Bus Assistants, must be at least 19 years old per state law.
• Must meet physical and medical requirements.
• Must satisfactorily complete and pass all training and attend safety meetings and in-service meetings to remain qualified.
• Must have a high degree of attention to detail and considerable dexterity to safely use various types of restraints, secure wheelchairs, etc.
• Must have the ability to relate to and work well with children.
• Must have strong professionalism and diplomatic skills to work with students, fellow employees, parents, and school district personnel.
• Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to lift and assist students when necessary.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Holiday pay.
• Paid time off (PTO) accrual.
• Retirement savings plan.

Company Information

Summit School Services is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children and passengers. The company offers a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities it serves. Summit School Services LLC’s independent subsidiaries and affiliates are an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer. The pay rate range, along with most all of the other terms and conditions of employment, vary between different sites, geographical markets, customer/contractual terms, and positions.