School Bus Assistant - Contracted

Position Type:

Contracted

Date Posted:

5/8/2023

Location:

Grand Blanc Transportation Department

District:

Grand Blanc Community Schools - website

Employer will be Century Temporary Service

The following positions are announced for interested and qualified applicants. Applicants must submit an online application to be considered for employment.

As a transportation assistant, you will work as on-board partners with school bus drivers - monitoring student safety and behavior, helping with boarding students, lead bus evacuations during emergencies, and stay up to date on school district policies. The transportation assistant is vital to ensuring that the bus driver provides a safe transportation service that complies with school district guidelines and gets each student to their destination. These positions are scheduled on permanent assignments (employer will be Century Temporary Services)

These positions are currently available for responsible individuals that enjoy working with students and have an acceptable background and driving record. Previous pupil management a plus!

Compensation & Benefits:

$12/hour

20-hour work week

Available Positions:

Approx. 4/5-hour daily split shifts (2/2.5 hours AM and 2/2.5 hours PM)

MUST be reliable, and capable of working a partially flexible schedule

General Responsibilities:

Responsible for the safe and reliable transportation of students; including all duties connected to managing students on a school bus per all applicable client district policies & state/federal laws

Adhere to all school district rules, regulations and policies

Follow all directives from school district staff while on-duty

Ability to manage and maintain all students on the bus in a calm and safe manner

Reports any maintenance problems to Maintenance in accordance with district procedure and does not operate an unsafe vehicle.

Reports to duty on time and maintains route on time but in a safe manner

Physically assists passengers in evacuation of the vehicle in case of emergency

Immediately reports any accident or incident per Company/District policy

Exercises student and/or passenger management per Company/District policy

Informs all appropriate personnel of problems/procedures

Keeps the interior of the assigned vehicle clean and presentable

Present a neat and professional personal appearance at all times

Completes all required paperwork (including daily count sheets, etc.) and submits to the appropriate authority in a timely manner

Maintains a cooperative attitude with parents, students, other staff members, fellow employees, supervisors, customers, and passengers while always promoting company goodwill

Safely and efficiently utilizes vehicle equipment, including radios and emergency equipment

Actively limit distracted driving habits

May assist in training other team members

Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

Undergo pre-employment and random drug testing per company policy

Must pass State and FBI Criminal Background Check per MDE regulations and Client District policies

Ability to pass physical requirements

Ability to take and pass Continuing Education Class

Ability to tolerate stressful situations

Able to understand and have empathy for children and persons with disability

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work outside in various climates and weather conditions

Compliance with all applicable federal, state, county, district, and contract specific requirements.

Basic Qualifications:

Eligible to work in the U.S

Minimum 21 years of age

Consent to a drug test, motor vehicles and background check

Demonstrate strong communication skills

Proficient in English (sufficient enough to read road signs and communicate with personnel)

Preferred Qualifications:

Hold high ethical standards at all times

Proven track record of reliability

Prior professional student management experience

Excellent attention to detail with skill set to problem solve independently

Self-motivated and able to work in a self-directed environment with an upbeat attitude

Ability to work with a team in a fast paced, ever changing environment

Nondiscrimination: The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. The board-appointed coordinator for all concerns and complaints for issues relating to Title IX, Section 504, the Age Discrimination Act and Title II is: Deputy Superintendent or Director of Personnel, Administration Building, 11920 S. Saginaw • Grand Blanc, MI 48439,,