School Bus Assistant: Safe Transport & Student Support

The Arc of Carroll County; Westminster (MD); On-site; USD 28,413 - 40,467; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid sick leave

Credit Union membership

Job summary

A community support organization in Westminster, Maryland is seeking compassionate School Bus Assistants. The role involves ensuring the safety and comfort of students with disabilities while assisting the bus driver. Candidates must be able to lift at least 50 pounds and make decisions in emergencies. Benefits include medical insurance for those working over 25 hours, 403(b) retirement plan, and paid sick leave. This is a great opportunity to make a difference in the lives of students in need.

Qualifications

• Must meet all requirements for school bus assistants as required by the Carroll County Board of Education and the State of Maryland.
• Clean drug screen and criminal record as The Arc provides programs, services, and direct care to vulnerable individuals.
• Complete pre-service instruction requirements (Special Needs training, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Assist students with boarding and exiting the school bus safely.
• Secure safety equipment including seat belts and wheelchair tie-down systems.
• Provide supervision, intervention, and support to students during transport.
• Safely evacuate students from the bus during emergency situations.

Skills

Compassionate

Dependable

Ability to make appropriate decisions in emergency situations

Knowledge of social skills support

Job description

A community support organization in Westminster, Maryland is seeking compassionate School Bus Assistants. The role involves ensuring the safety and comfort of students with disabilities while assisting the bus driver. Candidates must be able to lift at least 50 pounds and make decisions in emergencies. Benefits include medical insurance for those working over 25 hours, 403(b) retirement plan, and paid sick leave. This is a great opportunity to make a difference in the lives of students in need.