School Bus Assistant - Safe, Caring Student Support

Durham School Services; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 22,041 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PLAWA paid leave

Retirement plan

Health insurance

Job summary

Summit School Services is seeking a Bus Assistant to support the bus driver in safely transporting students. Responsibilities include helping students board and exit, seating with belts or restraints, and monitoring behavior across routes with a strong emphasis on safety.

Requirements include being at least 18, passing training and safety meetings, and the ability to lift and assist students. The role offers benefits and a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old (19 for New York by state law).
• Must meet physical and medical requirements.
• Must complete and attend all training and safety meetings.
• Must have high attention to detail and dexterity to use restraints and secure wheelchairs.
• Ability to relate to and work well with children.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lift and assist students when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with entering or exiting the bus safely.
• Maintain safety and student conduct as per policies.
• Seat students with appropriate belts and restraints.
• Monitor passengers and ensure safety regulations.
• Provide a positive role model and professional conduct.
• Document and report violations to the appropriate authority.
• Assist in evacuations in case of emergency.
• Keep the interior clean and presentable.
• Complete required paperwork in a timely manner.
• Attend training and safety meetings as scheduled.

Skills

Attention to detail

Dexterity

Relate to children

Professionalism

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Lift and assist

Job description

Summit School Services is seeking a Bus Assistant to support the bus driver in safely transporting students. Responsibilities include helping students board and exit, seating with belts or restraints, and monitoring behavior across routes with a strong emphasis on safety.

Requirements include being at least 18, passing training and safety meetings, and the ability to lift and assist students. The role offers benefits and a competitive hourly rate.