Bus Assistant: Student Safety & Mobility Support

Saginaw Intermediate School District; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Saginaw Intermediate School District is seeking a Bus Assistant to support the Bus Driver in safely transporting special education students. The role focuses on maintaining a hazard-free environment, helping students board and exit, and ensuring proper use of safety restraints.

Responsibilities include keeping the bus clean, assisting with wheelchair mobility, and supervising student behavior. The position requires a high school diploma, prior child-work experience, and a commitment to training

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalency.
• Prior experience working with children.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 75 pounds.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Willing to wear a back support brace, as provided by the district.
• Willing to receive additional training to improve job skills.
• Must have a good attendance record.
• Must have good references.
• Working knowledge of computer keyboarding skills desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and comfortable conditions for pupils on SISD buses.
• Assist pupils entering/leaving the bus and loading/unloading wheelchairs.
• Ensure pupils are seated before bus motion and secure seat belts as needed.
• Secure students requiring safety restraints before movement.
• Observe pupil behavior and take corrective actions as needed.
• Assist in bus emergency evacuation.
• Clean interior of the bus and maintain cleanliness during non-pupil time.
• Supervise pupils crossing roads and ensure safe departure from the bus.
• Secure wheelchairs appropriately.
• Maintain confidentiality of student, parent, and staff information.
• Maintain a positive attitude when working with students, parents, and staff.

Skills

Excellent communication

Lift 75 pounds

Team player

Willing to train

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Saginaw Intermediate School District is seeking a Bus Assistant to support the Bus Driver in safely transporting special education students. The role focuses on maintaining a hazard-free environment, helping students board and exit, and ensuring proper use of safety restraints.

Responsibilities include keeping the bus clean, assisting with wheelchair mobility, and supervising student behavior. The position requires a high school diploma, prior child-work experience, and a commitment to training