School Bus Aide

DS Bus Lines; Town of Wawarsing (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

4-hour daily guarantee

Base pay $18/hour

Job summary

Rolling V Bus Corp. is seeking a School Bus Aide to assist students with boarding and disembarking, coordinate with the driver on passenger management, and communicate with parents and school staff in the Catskills region of New York.

The role requires background checks, ID verification, and references. Training is provided and paid by the company, with a base pay of $18.00 per hour and a 4-hour daily guarantee.

Qualifications

• NYS and Federal background check required for working with children and individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Provide satisfactory forms of ID to be employed.
• Approval for the company to speak to three references provided by the applicant.
• History of residential addresses.
• Authorization for the company to conduct Background Checks to comply with regulations.
• Pre-employment Physical, Drug/Alcohol Test paid for by the company.
• Physical Performance Test: stairs, evacuate, 125 lb drag.
• Initial six-hour pre-service training, paid.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in safely boarding and disembarking the school bus.
• Assist in passenger management with the bus driver.
• Communicate with parent/guardians and school officials.
• Observe and report incidents on the route.
• Assist in releasing students to approved individuals.
• Assist driver in backing-up procedures as needed.
• Be prepared to respond to emergencies per training.

Skills

People skills

Communication with parents

Observation

Safety awareness

Education

Background check & clearances

Identification documents

Pre-employment medical exam

References provided

Job description

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 the training provided. The School Bus Aide must have good people skills and be courteous and respectful.

Typical work hours 6:30 a.m. -8:30 a.m. and afternoon between 2pm-4pm. Hours may increase upon placement on a permanent regular bus route after initial new hire period. Training is provided and is paid by the company.

• NYS and Federal documents and background check required for a position of working with children and people with developmental disabilities.
• Identification: Provide satisfactory forms of ID to be employed.
• References: Approval for the company to speak to three references provided by the applicant.
• Other Documentation: History of residential addresses.
• Background Investigation Review: Applicant to provide authorization for the company to conduct Background Checks so as to be in compliance with Federal, State, School, and Company regulations and policies.
• Pre-employment Physical, Drug/Alcohol Test: Provided by an independent outside entity paid for by the Rolling V Bus.
• Physical Performance Test: Climb and descend the bus steps; from a seated position quickly exit oneself from the bus; exit from the rear emergency door; carry or drag a 125 lb. weight to demonstrate ability to evacuate a person from the bus.
• Training: Initial six-hour pre-service, paid; ongoing general and target-specific skills as required may be required.
• Base Payrate: $18.00/hour. Daily guarantee is 4 hours. Monitors are paid for all time worked over the guarantee.

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.

Rolling V is a family-owned and managed full-service transportation company based in the Catskills region of New York State. While we are known for exceptional school bus services, we also provide regional charter services to area residents. Rolling V has provided safe and dependable transportation services for more than 50 years.

Why Beacon Mobility We are a family of transportation companies across 25 states, providing Mobility Without Limits. Our focus to show that every ride matters by helping people live, learn, and achieve every day.

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