Bus Assistant

Responsibilities

• Aid students in entering or exiting the bus safely.
• 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 safety and student conduct rules during transportation.
• Document and report any violations or concerns to the appropriate authority.
• In case of emergency, assist with the evacuation of passengers.
• Absorb and assist students in taking their belongings when leaving the bus.
• Keep the assigned vehicle clean and presentable.
• Complete and submit required paperwork promptly.
• Behave professionally and display good moral character at all times.
• Report to duty on time and perform all tasks safely.
• Attend all assigned training, safety meetings, and in-service meetings.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old; 19 years old in New York for School Bus Assistants.
• Meet physical and medical requirements.
• Satisfactorily complete and pass all training and attend safety meetings and in-service meetings.
• Have a high degree of attention to detail and dexterity to safely use various restraints.
• Be able to relate to and work well with children.
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lift and assist students when necessary.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license.

Pay, Benefits & Schedule

Pay range for Bus Assistants is $17.69 per hour. Paid training is also available at $17.69 per hour. Employees are eligible for Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act (PLAWA).

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance coverage, holiday pay, and PTO accrual. Additionally, employees can enroll in a retirement savings plan.

Company name is: Durham School Services Summit School Services has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with its policies and values, including sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. 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. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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.