School Bus Aide

Leesel Transportation; South Fallsburg (NY); On-site; USD 20,664 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Rolling V Bus Corp. is seeking a School Bus Aide to help students board and disembark safely and to work with the driver on passenger management. The role includes communicating with parents and school officials, reporting on incidents, and assisting with student releases to approved individuals.

The position requires completing NYS and Federal documents, background checks, and pre-employment physical and drug tests, all paid by the employer. Training is provided by Rolling V Bus.

Qualifications

• NYSD and federal documents and background checks required for working with children and individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Provide valid ID for employment.
• Consent to contact three references.
• History of residential addresses.
• Authorization for background checks under Federal, State, School and Company regulations.
• Pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol test conducted by Rolling V Bus.
• Demonstrate ability to perform a physical test including climbing steps, exiting the bus, and lifting 125 lb. weight.
• Initial 6-hour paid pre-service training; ongoing training as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in safe boarding and disembarking the bus.
• Collaborate with the driver on passenger management and safety.
• Communicate with parents/guardians and school officials.
• Observe and report incidents on the route.
• Assist in releasing students to approved individuals.
• Possibly assist in crossing students and backing up the bus as needed.
• Act calmly in emergencies per training; maintain courteous and respectful conduct.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Observant

Teamwork with driver

Job description

School Bus Aide – Rolling V Bus Corp.

Assist students in safely boarding and disembarking from the school bus. Participate with bus driver in passenger management. Communicate with parent/guardians and school officials. In cooperation with the driver, the School Bus Aide must be observant and report on incidents occurring on the route. Assist in the release of students to individuals known as approved to accept the student. May be required to cross students from one side of the road/street to the other. Assist driver in backing-up procedures as may be needed. Be able to act in the case of an emergency according to the training provided. The School Bus Aide must have good people skills and be courteous and respectful.

Requirements

• New Hire Packet: Completion of NYS and Federal documents, including background checks, required for working with children and individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Identification: Provide valid forms of ID for employment.
• References: Permit the company to contact three provided references.
• Other Documentation: Provide a history of residential addresses.
• Background Investigation Review: Authorization required for the company to conduct background checks, ensuring compliance with Federal, State, School, and Company regulations.
• Pre-Employment Physical & Drug/Alcohol Test: Conducted by an independent entity and paid for by Rolling V Bus.
• Physical Performance Test: Demonstrate the ability to:
  • Climb and descend bus steps.
  • Quickly exit the bus from a seated position.
  • Exit through the rear emergency door.
  • Carry or drag a 125 lb. weight, simulating the evacuation of a person from the bus.
• Training:
  • Pre-service: Initial 6-hour paid training.
  • Ongoing: General and specific skills training as needed.
  Training: Provided and paid by the company.
• Base Payrate: $16.00 per hour
• Daily Guarantee: 4 hours per day; monitors are paid for all time worked beyond the guarantee.
• Work Hours:
  • Morning: 6:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
  • Afternoon: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Hours may increase after placement on a permanent route post-hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Beacon Mobility is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Beacon Mobility makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.