Bus Assistant - Raymond, MS

Responsibilities

• Aid students in entering or exiting the bus in a safe manner.
• 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 at all times to ensure compliance with safety regulations and student conduct rules.
• Exercise student management through communication and discipline according to company policy.
• Document and report any violations or conduct concerns to appropriate authorities.
• In case of emergency, assist in the evacuation of passengers.
• Ensure that children take their belongings with them when leaving the bus.
• Assist the driver in maintaining a clean and presentable vehicle.
• Complete all required paperwork and submit it to the appropriate department in a timely manner.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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 to and work well with children.
• Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to lift and assist students when necessary.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance coverage, holiday pay, and paid time off accrual are offered. Employees also have the option to enroll in a retirement savings plan.

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.

Schedule

The schedule varies between different sites, geographical markets, customer/contractual terms, and positions.

Company Information

Summit School Services is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children and passengers. As an equal opportunity employer, Summit School Services offers a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The company 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.