Student Bus Attendant

**Job Summary:**

We are seeking a skilled School Transportation Assistant to join our team at Student Transportation of America.

**About the Role:

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of students on board our buses. This includes assisting drivers with passenger management, performing safety checks, leading emergency evacuations, and communicating behavior issues with parents and management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor all passengers to ensure safety is maintained on the bus.
• Assist students in entering and exiting the bus safely.
• Perform regular safety checks on the bus to guarantee the safety of all students.
• Know the routes and remain alert to monitor the welfare of passengers while in route.
• Check the bus for sleeping children and ensure their safety.
• Assist the driver in directing the vehicle when backing up safely.
• Conduct emergency evacuation from the bus, including exiting by emergency door.
• Ability to open and close service doors and move up and down steps multiple times a day.
• Communicate behavior problems and conditions of various bus stops with the driver.
• Liaise with parents on an as-needed basis regarding student behavior and incidents.
• Assist with maintaining cleanliness of assigned bus.
• Occasionally attend field trips and special events to ensure passenger safety.

Requirements:

• 1+ year(s) of experience working with children or students.
• Complete comprehensive training program upon hire.
• Pre-employment background checks.

About Us:

Student Transportation of America (STA) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Returning military are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, or other legally protected status.

Estimated Salary: $35,000 - $50,000 per year, depending on experience and location.