Bus Assistant-Elk Grove

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 a positive attitude and demonstrate good moral character and integrity to students.
• Maintain safety regulations and student conduct rules by monitoring passengers at all times.
• Communicate and enforce discipline according to company policy.
• Document and report any violations or conduct concerns to appropriate authorities.
• In case of emergency, assist in evacuating passengers safely.
• Absorb and assist students in taking their belongings when leaving the bus.
• Ensure the vehicle is kept clean and presentable.
• Complete required paperwork and submit it promptly.
• Display professional behavior and promote company goodwill.
• Arrive on time 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 per state law.
• Meet physical and medical requirements.
• Satisfactorily complete and pass all training and attend safety meetings and in-service meetings.
• Show attention to detail and dexterity to safely use various types of restraints and secure wheelchairs.
• Have ability to relate to and work well with children.
• Show professionalism and diplomacy when interacting with students, fellow employees, parents, and school district personnel.
• Show strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be able to lift and assist students when necessary.

Benefits

• $17.00 per hour for Bus Assistants
• $1,000 hiring bonus

Pay

$17.00 per hour for Bus Assistants

Schedule

Guaranteed Hours: 20 hours per week

Contact Information

Location for interviews: 2161 Foster Ave, Wheeling, IL 60090

About the Role

Summit School Services is looking for School Bus Assistants who can support students in their community while earning steady pay close to home. This position offers training, flexible scheduling, and a supportive environment.

Company Information

Company name: Durham School Services
Summit School Services is part of the Durham School Services group, which shares a commitment to providing the highest level of transportation safety, quality, customer service, and positive employee relations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Summit School Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of 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.