Bus Assistant - Trumbull, CT

Summit LLC•Trumbull, CT

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 includes helping students use appropriate restraints, monitoring passenger safety and conduct, and assisting with evacuations when necessary. The listed pay rate is $16.94 per hour; pay and other employment terms may vary by site, market, customer or contract terms, and position. The assistant also helps keep the vehicle clean and presentable, ensures children take their belongings when they leave, completes required paperwork, and attends assigned training and safety meetings. The role requires professional and ethical conduct when working with students, families, school personnel, and colleagues. Summit School Services states that it is committed to safeguarding children and passengers and has a zero-tolerance policy toward conduct incompatible with its policies and values, including exploitation and abuse, harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old; New York School Bus Assistants must be at least 19 as required by 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 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 required safety equipment to secure students.
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 with evacuating the vehicle in an emergency.
Ensure children take their belongings when leaving the bus.
Assist the driver in keeping the vehicle 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 colleagues, supervisors, parents, and school personnel, and promote 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.