Bus Assistant

Summit School Services
Tallmadge, OH
Category Education
Job Description
Role Overview

To support 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 to an assigned destination. The Bus Assistant will exhibit the highest ethical best practices and personal integrity, and will serve as a role model for students in demonstrating a positive attitude, good moral character, and integrity.

What You Will Do

Assist students with entering or exiting the bus in a safe manner, seat students safely using needed seat belts, car seats, or wheel chair restraints, and monitor passengers at all times to ensure safety regulations and student conduct rules are followed.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a high degree of attention to detail, considerable dexterity, and the ability to relate to and work well with children, as well as maintain effective pupil behavior management and display a high level of professionalism and diplomacy skills.

Requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years of age (19 years of age for New York School Bus Assistants)
  • Must meet physical and medical requirements
  • Must satisfactorily complete and pass all training and attend safety meetings and in-service meetings
  • Must have a high degree of attention to detail and considerable dexterity
  • Ability to relate to and work well with children
  • Ability to maintain effective pupil behavior management
  • High level of professionalism and diplomacy skills

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Basic life insurance coverage
  • Holiday pay
  • PTO accrual
  • Retirement savings plan
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