Bus Assistant

Durham School Services; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Holiday pay

PTO accrual

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Durham School Services is hiring Bus Assistants in San Bernardino, California. Responsibilities include safely assisting students on and off the bus, monitoring passenger conduct, and ensuring a positive and safe environment during transport. Candidates must demonstrate professionalism, effective communication skills, and the ability to relate well with children. This position offers a pay rate of $18.00 per hour and includes benefits such as medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age, 19 for New York.
• Must meet physical and medical requirements.
• Ability to relate to and work well with children.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with entering or exiting the bus safely.
• Monitor passengers to ensure safety regulations are followed.
• Document and report any violations or conduct concerns.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Professionalism

Ability to work with children

Job description

Bus Assistants help the bus driver with the movement, management, and care of students during transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with entering or exiting the bus safely.
• Exhibit ethical best practices and personal integrity; share concerns about suspicious or inappropriate behavior with supervisor or manager.
• Seat students safely using seat belts, car seats, wheel chair restraints, etc.
• Serve as a role model, demonstrating a positive attitude, good moral character, and integrity.
• Monitor passengers at all times to ensure safety regulations and student conduct rules are followed.
• Exercise student management through communication and discipline per company policy.
• Document and report any violations or conduct concerns to the appropriate authority.
• Physically assist passengers in evacuation of the vehicle in case of emergency.
• Ensure that children take their belongings with them when leaving the bus.
• Assist driver in keeping the interior of the assigned vehicle clean and presentable.
• Complete required paperwork and submit to the appropriate employee/department timely.
• Display the highest ethical and professional behavior working with fellow employees, supervisors, parents, and school personnel; always promote company goodwill.
• Present a neat and professional appearance at all times.
• Report to duty on time and perform all responsibilities safely.
• Attend assigned training, safety meetings, and in-service meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Pay: $18.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age; for New York school bus assistants, must be at least 19 years per state law.
• Must meet physical and medical requirements.
• Must complete and pass all training and attend safety meetings and in-service meetings to remain qualified.
• Must have a high degree of attention to detail and dexterity to safely use various types of restraints, secure wheelchairs, etc.
• Ability to relate to and work well with children.
• Ability to maintain effective pupil behavior management.
• High level of professionalism and diplomatic skills to work with students, fellow employees, parents, and school district personnel.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lift and assist students when necessary.

Company

Durham School Services

Benefits

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

Summit School Services LLC’s independent subsidiaries and affiliates are an equal employment opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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