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 vigilance over passengers to ensure compliance with safety regulations and student conduct rules.
• Communicate and apply discipline according to company policy in cases of misconduct.
• Assist in the evacuation of the vehicle during emergencies, ensuring all passengers are accounted for.
• Ensure children take their belongings with them when leaving the bus.
• Help the driver keep the bus clean and presentable.
• Complete required paperwork promptly and submit it to the appropriate department.
• Behave professionally and promote company goodwill at all times.
• Be punctual and perform all tasks safely.
• Attend all assigned training, safety meetings, and in-service meetings.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old; for New York School Bus Assistants, must be at least 19 years old per state law.
• Must meet physical and medical requirements.
• Must satisfactorily complete and pass all training and attend safety meetings and in-service meetings to remain qualified.
• Must have a high degree of attention to detail and dexterity to safely use various types of restraints and secure wheelchairs.
• Must be able to relate well to and work effectively 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.

Qualifications

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 protecting and safeguarding all children and passengers.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Holiday pay.
• Paid time off.
• Eligibility for Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act (PLAWA).

Pay

The pay range for Bus Assistant is $15.50 per hour, with paid training at $15 per hour. Employees also receive holiday pay and accrue paid time off.

Schedule

Details on the schedule vary between different sites, geographical markets, customer/contractual terms, and positions.

Company Name

Company name is : Durham School Services Summit School Services

EEO Statement

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. Summit School Services LLC’s independent subsidiaries and affiliates are an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer.