School Bus Assistant

  • Full-Time
  • Aurora, IL
  • Durham School Services, L.P.
  • Posted 2 years ago – Accepting applications
Job Description

Do you want to make a difference in your community while in a rewarding career? Become a school bus assistant! No experience necessary. We provide you with the tools and training you need to thrive as a school bus assistant!

We are offering:

  • Competitive pay
  • Paid training
  • Split shift (and time off for school holidays!)
  • Paid holidays
  • Sick time
  • Company-matching 401k
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Company-provided (free to you!) life insurance
  • And more!

If you’re 18 years of age or older and are ready to accelerate your career in transportation, apply today! We are an MVAA certified veteran-friendly employer and an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Assist students with entering or exiting the bus in a safe manner.
  • Seat students safely using needed seat belts, car seats or wheel chair restraints, etc.
  • Serve as a role model for students in demonstrating a positive attitude, good moral character, and integrity.
  • 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.
  • Ensure that children take their belongings with them when leaving the bus.
  • Assist Driver in keeping the interior of the assigned vehicle clean and presentable.
  • Complete all required paperwork and submit to the appropriate employee/department in a timely manner.
  • Display the highest ethical and professional behavior in working with fellow employees, supervisors, parents, and school personnel; always promoting company goodwill.
  • Present a neat and professional appearance at all times.
  • Report to duty on time and perform all responsibilities in a safe manner.
  • Attend all assigned training, safety meetings, and in-service meetings.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Requirements Include:

  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • 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.'

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Job Type: Part-time

Salary: From $13.75 per hour

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

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