Part-time Student Bus Assistant — Safe Transit & Support

Stock Transportation Limited; Lake Villa (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Holiday pay

PTO accrual

Retirement plan

Job summary

Durham School Services is seeking a part-time Bus Assistant in Lake Villa, Illinois, to support safe student transportation. You will assist the driver with boarding, seating, and supervising students, ensuring safety rules are followed and reporting any concerns as needed.

The role requires adherence to safety protocols, professional behavior, and the ability to lift and assist students. Training is provided; benefits include health coverage and paid time off where applicable.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age; for New York School Bus Assistants, must be at least 19 years of age per state law.
• Must meet physical and medical requirements.
• Must satisfactorily complete and pass all training and attend safety meetings and in-service meetings in order to remain qualified.
• Must have a high degree of attention to detail and considerable 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 diplomacy 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with entering or exiting the bus in a safe manner.
• Seat students safely using needed seat belts, car seats or wheelchair restraints.
• 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 appropriate authority.
• Physically assist passengers in evacuation of the vehicle in case of emergency.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Child interaction

Safety awareness

Lifting assistance

Attention to detail

Job description

Durham School Services is seeking a part-time Bus Assistant in Lake Villa, Illinois, to support safe student transportation. You will assist the driver with boarding, seating, and supervising students, ensuring safety rules are followed and reporting any concerns as needed.

The role requires adherence to safety protocols, professional behavior, and the ability to lift and assist students. Training is provided; benefits include health coverage and paid time off where applicable.