Bus Assistant - Madison, CT

Durham School Services; Madison (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Holiday pay

PTO accrual

Retirement savings plan enrollment

Job summary

Durham School Services seeks a Bus Assistant in Madison, Connecticut to support the driver by ensuring students are safely boarded, seated, and monitored throughout transportation.

The role requires strong communication skills, the ability to assist students, and compliance with safety regulations. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage, holiday pay, PTO, and enrollment in a retirement savings plan.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age (19 for New York School Bus Assistants).
• Meet physical and medical requirements.
• Pass all required training and attend safety and in-service meetings.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with entering or exiting the bus safely.
• Ensure students use seat belts, car seats, or wheelchair restraints.
• Monitor passengers to enforce safety regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Ability to lift and assist students

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Summit School Services commits to the highest level of transportation safety and quality service. The Bus Assistant supports the driver by ensuring students are safely boarded, seated, and monitored throughout transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with entering or exiting the bus safely.
• Ensure students use seat belts, car seats, or wheelchair restraints.
• Serve as a role model, maintaining a positive attitude and good moral character.
• Monitor passengers to enforce safety regulations and conduct rules.
• Exercise student management through communication and discipline per company policy.
• Document and report violations or conduct concerns to appropriate authority.
• Assist passengers in evacuating the vehicle during emergencies.
• Ensure children collect their belongings when leaving the bus.
• Help the driver keep the vehicle interior clean and presentable.
• Complete required paperwork and submit on time.
• Project a neat and professional appearance.
• Report to duty on time and perform all duties safely.
• Attend all assigned training, safety meetings, and in-service meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age (19 for New York School Bus Assistants).
• Meet physical and medical requirements.
• Pass all required training and attend safety and in‑service meetings.
• Have excellent attention to detail and dexterity for restraints and wheelchairs.
• Relate well to children and manage pupil behavior effectively.
• Demonstrate high professionalism, diplomacy, and inter‑personal skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to lift and assist students when necessary.

Benefits and Compensation

Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage; holiday pay and PTO accrual; retirement savings plan enrollment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Summit School Services has a zero‑tolerance policy on conduct incompatible with its values, including sexual exploitation, harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Summits School Services LLC’s independent subsidiaries and affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers.

Additional Information

Pay range and other terms of employment vary by location, market, and position.