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.
• Monitor passengers at all times to ensure compliance with safety regulations and student conduct rules.
• Communicate and apply discipline according to company policy when necessary.
• Assist in the evacuation of the vehicle in case of emergency, ensuring children take their belongings.
• Help the driver keep the vehicle clean and presentable.
• Complete required paperwork and submit it promptly.
• Display professional behavior and promote company goodwill.
• Be punctual and perform all duties 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.
• Must meet physical and medical requirements.
• Must satisfactorily complete and pass all training and attend safety meetings and in-service meetings.
• Must have a high degree of attention to detail and dexterity to safely use various restraints and secure wheelchairs.
• Must be able to relate to and work well with children.
• Must demonstrate professionalism and diplomacy when interacting with students, colleagues, parents, and school district personnel.
• Must possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to lift and assist students when necessary.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance coverage, holiday pay, and PTO accrual are provided. Employees also have the option to enroll in a retirement savings plan.

Pay

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.