Bus Assistant

Summit LLC•Mariemont, OH

About The Position

The Bus Assistant supports the safe and reliable transportation of students by assisting the bus driver with students’ movement, management, and care while they are being transported, boarding, or leaving the vehicle. The role includes helping students enter and exit safely, securing them with appropriate restraints, monitoring conduct and safety, and assisting in emergencies. The Bus Assistant also helps maintain the vehicle’s interior, completes required paperwork, attends training and safety meetings, and works professionally with students, families, colleagues, supervisors, and school personnel. Summit School Services is committed to transportation safety, quality service, positive employee relations, and the protection and safeguarding of children and passengers. The company maintains a zero-tolerance policy for conduct incompatible with its policies and values, including sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age; New York School Bus Assistants 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 strong 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.
Professionalism and diplomacy when working with students, fellow employees, 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 appropriate seat belts, car seats, wheelchair restraints, and other necessary 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’s interior clean and presentable.
Complete required paperwork and submit it to the appropriate employee or department in a timely manner.
Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior when working with employees, supervisors, parents, and school personnel, while 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.
Serve as a positive role model for students, demonstrating a positive attitude, good moral character, and integrity.
Share concerns about suspicious or inappropriate behavior with a supervisor or manager.
Perform other duties as assigned.