Bus Assistant

Responsibilities

• Aid students in entering or exiting the bus safely.
• Show highest ethical standards and personal integrity; report suspicious or inappropriate behavior to supervisor or manager.
• Secure students using seat belts, car seats, or wheelchair restraints as needed.
• Monitor passengers to ensure compliance with safety regulations and student conduct rules.
• Report any violations or concerns to appropriate authorities.
• Assist in vehicle evacuation during emergencies.
• Ensure students take their belongings when leaving the bus.
• Help Driver keep the vehicle clean and presentable.
• Complete required paperwork and submit on time.
• Behave professionally and promote company goodwill.
• Be punctual and perform duties safely.
• Attend all assigned training, safety meetings, and in-service meetings.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old (19 in New York).
• Meet physical and medical requirements.
• Pass all training and safety meetings to remain qualified.
• Have a high attention to detail and dexterity.
• Work well with children and maintain effective pupil behavior management.
• Show professionalism and diplomacy when interacting with students, colleagues, parents, and school personnel.
• Communicate effectively and have strong interpersonal skills.
• Be able to lift and assist students as necessary.

Benefits

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

Schedule

The schedule varies between different sites, geographical markets, customer/contractual terms, and positions.

Pay

The pay rate range varies between different sites, geographical markets, customer/contractual terms, and positions. The base pay rate is $15.30/hour.