Bus Assistant

Summit LLC•Rochester Hills, MI

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The School Bus Assistant supports the safe and reliable transportation of students. The assistant helps the driver manage and care for students while they are being transported, boarding, and leaving the vehicle. The role includes safely assisting students, monitoring passenger conduct, using restraints and wheelchair securements, and helping with emergency evacuation. The assistant also supports the cleanliness of the vehicle, completes required paperwork, and works professionally with students, families, coworkers, supervisors, 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 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, 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 seat belts, car seats, wheelchair restraints, or other needed 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 during an emergency.
Ensure children take their belongings with them 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.
Report suspicious or inappropriate behavior to a supervisor or manager.
Demonstrate a positive attitude, good moral character, integrity, and professional behavior.
Report to duty on time and perform responsibilities safely.
Attend assigned training, safety meetings, and in-service meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.