Bus Assistant

National Express•Mariemont, OH

About The Position

The Bus Assistant supports the safe and reliable transportation of students by assisting the bus driver with student movement, management, and care while students are boarding, riding, and leaving the vehicle. The role requires a strong commitment to safety, professionalism, student safeguarding, and positive interactions with students, families, school personnel, and coworkers. Summit School Services has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct 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 children and passengers. Employment decisions are made without regard to protected characteristics. Pay rates and most other employment terms vary by site, geographic market, customer or contractual terms, and position.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age; Bus Assistants in New York must be at least 19 years of age under state law.
Must meet physical and medical requirements.
Must satisfactorily complete and pass all training and attend safety and in-service meetings to remain qualified.
Must have a high degree of attention to detail and considerable dexterity to use restraints and secure wheelchairs safely.
Ability to relate to and work well with children.
Ability to maintain effective pupil behavior management.
Strong professionalism and diplomacy skills when working with students, coworkers, parents, and school district personnel.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to lift and assist students when necessary.

Responsibilities

Assist students with entering and exiting the bus safely.
Use seat belts, car seats, wheelchair restraints, and other needed restraints to seat students safely.
Monitor passengers at all times to ensure safety regulations and student conduct rules are followed.
Manage student behavior through communication and discipline in accordance with company policy.
Document and report violations or conduct concerns to the appropriate authority.
Physically assist passengers in evacuating the vehicle in an emergency.
Ensure children take their belongings when leaving the bus.
Assist the driver in keeping the assigned vehicle interior clean and presentable.
Complete required paperwork and submit it to the appropriate employee or department promptly.
Model a positive attitude, good moral character, integrity, and professional behavior.
Share concerns about suspicious or inappropriate behavior with a supervisor or manager.
Maintain professional interactions with fellow employees, supervisors, parents, and school personnel, promoting company goodwill.
Maintain a neat and professional appearance.
Report to duty on time and perform responsibilities safely.
Attend assigned training, safety meetings, and in-service meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.