Bus Assistant

Responsibilities

• Aid students in entering or exiting the bus safely.
• Show highest ethical standards and personal integrity; report any suspicious or inappropriate behavior to supervisor or manager.
• Secure students using seat belts, car seats, or wheelchair restraints as needed.
• Maintain safety regulations and student conduct rules; exercise student management through communication and discipline.
• Document and report any violations or conduct concerns to appropriate authority.
• In case of emergency, assist in the evacuation of passengers and ensure children take their belongings.
• Keep the assigned vehicle clean and presentable.
• Complete required paperwork and submit it promptly.
• Display professional behavior and promote company goodwill.
• Report to duty on time and perform all responsibilities safely.
• Attend all assigned training, safety meetings, and in-service meetings.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old; 19 years old for New York 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.
• Work well with children and maintain effective pupil behavior management.
• Show professionalism and diplomacy when interacting with students, colleagues, parents, and school personnel.
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be able to lift and assist students when necessary.

Qualifications

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

Pay

$17.69 per hour for Bus Monitors.

Training

Paid Training at $14.50 per hour.

Benefits

• Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act (PLAWA).
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Holiday pay.
• PTO accrual.
• Retirement savings plan.

Company Information

Company name: Durham School Services Summit School Services

Zero-tolerance policy on conduct incompatible with policies and values, including sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination.

Commitment to protecting and safeguarding all children and passengers.

Diverse workforce representative of communities served.

EEO employer.

Varying pay rates and benefits between different sites, geographical markets, customer/contractual terms, and positions.