Bus Assistant

Oregon Child Development Coalition • Klamath Falls, OR

6d • $17 - $20

About The Position

The Bus Assistant supports the Bus Driver in safely transporting children on a school bus and helping create a healthy, educational environment. The role helps ensure children are properly supervised, safely loaded and unloaded, seated and secured, and released to authorized adults. The Bus Assistant also supports transportation-safety education, monitors children’s behavior, follows medication procedures, completes required documentation, and facilitates communication among families, children, and staff.

Requirements

• No prior education or experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Bus Driver to supervise children and ensure no child is left alone or unsupervised.
• Follow OCDC procedures for safely loading and unloading children.
• Help ensure the correct children board and leave the bus and are released to authorized persons.
• Ensure children, parents, staff, and volunteers are seated and secured in appropriate car seats or seat belts.
• Secure children’s belongings and distribute them to the appropriate person after transportation.
• Maintain vehicle capacity requirements and help keep the bus clean.
• Participate in educating children about transportation safety.
• Complete required paperwork and documentation.
• Monitor behavior with attention to safety, behavioral limits, and appropriate educational activities.
• Help children transition between the bus, center, and home.
• Support a pleasant and educational ride through singing, activities, and conversation.
• Use OCDC’s positive child behavior philosophies to reduce conflicts or excessive noise.
• Provide water or other relief on hot days.
• Ensure medications are properly stored and transported.
• Assist families with required medication authorization forms when medication is presented for the first time.
• Ensure medication forms are signed and dated and include last-dosage information daily.
• Deliver notes, messages, information, and notices between staff and families.
• Assist parents in understanding and relaying information.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees working 20 or more hours per week.
• Retirement plan with employer contribution.
• Paid time off, sick leave, holidays, and paid leave programs.
• Employer-paid life and disability coverage, with voluntary options available.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources.
• Optional pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed