Bus Assistant

Summit LLC•Milford, OH

About The Position

The Bus Assistant supports the safe and reliable transportation of students by assisting the bus driver with the movement, management, and care of students while they are being transported, boarding, and leaving the vehicle. The role includes helping students board and exit safely, monitoring passengers, securing students with appropriate restraints, maintaining student conduct, and assisting with emergency evacuations. The Bus Assistant also helps keep the vehicle clean, ensures students take their belongings, completes required paperwork, attends training and safety meetings, and works professionally with students, families, coworkers, supervisors, and school personnel. 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 based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to protected characteristics.

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 meetings and in-service meetings to remain qualified.
Must have strong attention to detail and dexterity to use restraints and secure wheelchairs safely.
Ability to relate to and work well with children.
Ability to maintain effective pupil behavior management.
Professionalism and diplomacy 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.
Demonstrate ethical conduct and personal integrity, and report concerns about suspicious or inappropriate behavior to a supervisor or manager.
Seat students safely using seat belts, car seats, wheelchair restraints, and other needed equipment.
Act as a positive role model for students, demonstrating a positive attitude, good moral character, and integrity.
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 during an emergency.
Ensure children take their belongings with them when leaving the bus.
Help the Driver keep the assigned vehicle's interior clean and presentable.
Complete required paperwork and submit it to the appropriate employee or department in a timely manner.
Maintain professional conduct with 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.