Bus Assistant - Trumbull, CT

National Express•Trumbull, CT

About The Position

The Bus Assistant supports the safe and reliable transportation of students by helping the bus driver manage and care for students while they are boarding, riding, and leaving the vehicle. The role includes helping students enter and exit safely, securing them with appropriate restraints, monitoring passenger safety and conduct, and assisting with evacuations in emergencies. The Bus Assistant also helps keep the vehicle clean, completes required paperwork, attends training and safety meetings, and maintains professional conduct when working with students, families, colleagues, and school personnel.

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 sufficient 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.
Seat students safely using appropriate seat belts, car seats, wheelchair restraints, or other necessary restraints.
Monitor passengers 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 promptly.
Report concerns about suspicious or inappropriate behavior to a supervisor or manager.
Demonstrate a positive attitude, good moral character, integrity, and professional conduct.
Attend assigned training, safety meetings, and in-service meetings.
Report to duty on time and perform responsibilities safely.
Perform other duties as assigned.