Bus Assistant

Join for the Bus Assistant role at Durham School Service
, located in Warrenville, Illinois. The position supports safe transportation of students by assisting the driver with the movement, management, and care of students while they are being transported to an assigned destination.

• 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.
• Serve as a role model for students, demonstrating a positive attitude 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 the 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.
• 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.

• 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 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, 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.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Basic life insurance and short‑term disability.
• Holiday pay and paid time off accrual.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Employee assistance and wellness programs.

Summit School Services is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children and passengers. We offer medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance coverage, holiday pay, and PTO accrual. We value a diverse workforce and base all employment decisions on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.