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What is a bus assistant and how to become one
Bus assistants take care of any other tasks so that the bus driver can focus on driving the bus safely and getting to the destination. They take tickets or answer any passenger questions.
Many bus assistants work for a school bus company. There, the job is a little different. Instead of taking tickets, they help keep kids safe and make sure that they behave on the bus. They may especially need to help students with disabilities or mobility issues get on and off the bus safely and secure them in their seats.
To become a bus assistant, applicants need a lot of practical knowledge, not a fancy college degree. Usually, a high school diploma or a GED is enough. They need to show that they are helpful, attentive to safety, especially if they are working with children, and that they have the physical stamina to physically move kids if necessary.
Avg. Salary $25,883
Avg. Salary $59,228
Growth rate 5%
Growth rate 0.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.00%
Asian 2.46%
Black or African American 9.73%
Hispanic or Latino 17.69%
Unknown 4.54%
White 64.58%
Genderfemale 70.83%
male 29.17%
Age - 59American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%
Asian 7.00%
Black or African American 14.00%
Hispanic or Latino 19.00%
White 57.00%
Genderfemale 47.00%
male 53.00%
Age - 59Stress level is high
7.1 - high
Complexity level is intermediate
7 - challenging
Work life balance is excellent
6.4 - fair
Bus assistant career paths
Key steps to become a bus assistant
Explore bus assistant education requirements
Start to develop specific bus assistant skills
Skills Percentages Restraints 43.86% Wheel Chair 22.80% Seat Belts 19.88% Car Seats 9.53% Safety Regulations 2.03% Complete relevant bus assistant training and internships
Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New bus assistants learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a bus assistant based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real bus assistant resumes.Research bus assistant duties and responsibilities
- Provide appropriate intervention in conflict situations according to ISS standards; notify principal or office when necessary.
- Assist children on bus with ESE problems
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Apply for bus assistant jobs
Now it's time to start searching for a bus assistant job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:
- Browse job boards for relevant postings
- Consult your professional network
- Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
- Watch out for job scams
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Average bus assistant salary
The average bus assistant salary in the United States is $25,883 per year or $12 per hour. Bus assistant salaries range between $20,000 and $32,000 per year.
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Bus assistant reviews
Not enough overtime , the hours are not enough, and since their are meaningful, being able to sign up for overtime helps . Then there are the class C drivers who take advantage of bus drivers, by cutting us off, or just not being aware that a 40ft/ 60ft bus can not stop on a dime And while class C drivers take unnecessary traffic risk. A bus driver must stay alert and expect the unexpected every minute under the wheel of a bus
Working with the children with special need and seeing their accomplishments
Nothing that I can think of at this time
Rude, disrespectful individuals who do not respect the driver and driver's aide ,not following the rules of ridership and respect for others.
Updated January 8, 2025
