Bus Assistant

Responsibilities

• Assist students with entering or exiting the bus safely.
• Report suspicious or inappropriate behavior to a supervisor or manager.
• Seat students securely using seat belts, car seats, or wheelchair restraints.
• Serve as a role model by demonstrating a positive attitude, good moral character, and integrity.
• Monitor passengers to ensure safety regulations and student conduct rules are followed.
• Manage student behavior through communication and discipline per company policy.
• Document and report any violations or conduct concerns to the appropriate authority.
• Physically assist passengers in evacuating the vehicle in case of emergency.
• Ensure children take their belongings with them when leaving the bus.
• Assist the driver in keeping the interior of the vehicle clean and presentable.
• Complete all required paperwork and submit it promptly.
• Maintain professional behavior with employees, supervisors, parents, and school personnel.
• Present a neat and professional appearance at all times.
• Report to duty on time and perform responsibilities safely.
• Attend all assigned training, safety meetings, and in‑service meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age (19 for New York School Bus Assistants per state law).
• Must meet physical and medical requirements.
• Must satisfactorily complete and pass all training, safety meetings, and in‑service meetings to remain qualified.
• High degree of attention to detail and dexterity for using restraints and securing wheelchairs.
• Ability to relate to and work well with children.
• Ability to maintain effective pupil behavior management.
• Professionalism and diplomacy when interacting with students, employees, parents, and school district personnel.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lift and assist students when necessary.

Pay

$17.13 per hour plus benefits.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic life insurance coverage
• Holiday pay
• PTO accrual
• Retirement savings plan enrollment

Location: 33505 Curtis Blvd, Eastlake, OH 44095