Bus Assistant - Goshen NY

Job Overview

Bus Assistant – Goshen, NY (Job ). Assist the bus driver with the movement, management, and care of students during transportation to and from assigned destinations.

• Assist students with entering or exiting the bus in a safe manner.
• Seat students securely using seat belts, car seats, wheel‑chair restraints, etc.
• Serve as a role model for students, 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 the 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 the driver in keeping the interior of the assigned vehicle clean and presentable.
• Complete all required paperwork and submit it to the appropriate employee or department in a timely manner.
• Display the highest ethical and professional behavior in working with fellow employees, supervisors, parents, and school personnel; always promote company goodwill.
• Present a neat and professional appearance at all times.
• Report to duty on time and perform all responsibilities safely.
• Attend all assigned training, safety meetings, and in‑service meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Paid hourly, starting at $18.50 per hour, compensated weekly.

• Must be at least 18 years of age; for New York School Bus Assistants, must be at least 19 years of age per state law.
• Must meet the physical and medical requirements.
• Must satisfactorily complete and pass all training and attend safety meetings and in‑service meetings to remain qualified.
• Must have a high degree of attention to detail and considerable dexterity to safely use various types of restraints and secure wheelchairs.
• 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.

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance coverage.
• Holiday pay and PTO accrual.
• Retirement savings plan enrollment.

Summit School Services is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other protected characteristic.