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.
• Monitor passengers to ensure compliance with safety regulations and student conduct rules.
• Communicate and apply discipline according to company policy when necessary.

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 personnel.
• Must possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to lift and assist students as necessary.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Holiday pay.

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.