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divh2Student Bus Assistant/h2pTo support the safe and reliable transportation of students by assisting the bus driver with the movement, management and care of students while they are being transported to an assigned destination as well as when they are boarding or leaving the vehicle./ph3Responsibilities Include:/h3ulliAssist students with entering or exiting the bus in a safe manner./liliExhibits the highest ethical best practices and personal integrity; shares concerns about suspicious or inappropriate behavior with their supervisor or manager/liliSeat students safely using needed seat belts, car seats or wheelchair restraints, etc./liliServe as a role model for students in demonstrating a positive attitude, good moral character, and integrity./liliMonitor passengers at all times to ensure safety regulations and student conduct rules are followed./liliExercise student management through communication and discipline per company policy./liliDocument and report any violations or conduct concerns to appropriate authority./liliPhysically assist passengers in evacuation of the vehicle in case of emergency./liliEnsure that children take their belongings with them when leaving the bus./liliAssist Driver in keeping the interior of the assigned vehicle clean and presentable./liliComplete all required paperwork and submit to the appropriate employee/department in a timely manner./liliDisplay the highest ethical and professional behavior in working with fellow employees, supervisors, parents, and school personnel; always promoting company goodwill./liliPresent a neat and professional appearance at all times./liliReport to duty on time and perform all responsibilities in a safe manner./liliAttend all assigned training, safety meetings, and in-service meetings./liliOther duties as assigned./li/ulh3Requirements Include:/h3ulliMust be at least 18 years of age; for New York School Bus Assistants, must be at least 19 years of age per state law./liliMust meet physical and medical requirements./liliMust satisfactorily complete and pass all training and attend safety meetings and in-service meetings in order to remain qualified./liliMust have a high degree of attention to detail and considerable dexterity to safely use various types of restraints, secure wheelchairs, etc./liliAbility to relate to and work well with children./liliAbility to maintain effective pupil behavior management./liliHigh level of professionalism and diplomacy skills to work with students, fellow employees, parents, and school district personnel./liliStrong communication and interpersonal skills./liliAbility to lift and assist students when necessary./li/ulpCompany name is: Durham School Services/p/div