School Bus Assistant - Arlington, TN

Responsibilities

• Aid students in entering and exiting the bus safely.
• Seat students using seat belts, car seats, wheelchair restraints, or other required safety equipment.
• Maintain supervision of passengers to ensure safety rules and student conduct expectations are followed.
• Communicate and enforce student management according to company policy.
• Document and report any conduct concerns, violations, or suspicious/inappropriate behavior to the appropriate supervisor or manager.
• Assist in emergency evacuations when needed.
• Ensure students take their belongings when leaving the bus.
• Help keep the vehicle interior clean and presentable.
• Complete required paperwork and submit it on time.
• Maintain a neat, professional appearance.
• Report to duty on time and perform all responsibilities safely.
• Attend assigned training, safety meetings, and in-service meetings.
• Promote company goodwill when working with employees, supervisors, parents, and school personnel.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• For New York School Bus Assistants, applicants must be at least 19 years of age per state law.
• Must meet all physical and medical requirements.
• Must satisfactorily complete and pass all required training.
• Must attend safety meetings and in-service meetings to remain qualified.
• Must have strong attention to detail and the dexterity needed to safely use restraints, secure wheelchairs, and assist students as needed.
• Ability to relate to and work well with children.
• Ability to support and maintain effective student behavior management.
• High level of professionalism and diplomacy when working with students, employees, parents, and school district personnel.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lift and physically assist students when necessary.