Bus Assistant - Baltimore, MD

Responsibilities

• Aid students in entering or exiting the bus in a safe manner.
• 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 and student conduct rules during transportation.
• Document and report any violations or concerns to appropriate authorities.
• Ensure students take their belongings when leaving the bus.
• 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 duties safely.
• Attend all assigned training, safety meetings, and in-service meetings.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old; 19 years old in New York for School Bus Assistants.
• Meet physical and medical requirements.
• Satisfy training requirements and attend safety meetings and in-service meetings.
• Have a high attention to detail and dexterity.
• Work well with children and maintain effective behavior management.
• Show professionalism and diplomacy when interacting with students, colleagues, parents, and school personnel.
• Communicate effectively and have interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lift and assist students as necessary.

Qualifications

Summit School Services has a zero-tolerance policy on behaviors incompatible with its policies and values, including sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. The company is committed to protecting and safeguarding all children and passengers.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Holiday pay.
• PTO accrual.
• Retirement savings plan.

Pay

The pay rate is $18 per hour, with paid training at $16 per hour. Employees receive holidays off and accrue paid time off.