Transportation - Bus Monitor
Reports To:
Transportation Supervisor
Qualifications:
Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED
Purpose Statement:
To assist the school bus driver in supervision of students and maintaining a safe environment for all students while bus is in operation.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Supervise students and assist the bus driver in maintaining discipline on school bus; monitor and assist students while bus is in operation stopping any unsafe behaviors.
- Consult with and assist bus driver in documentation of student information, recordkeeping and submitting bus referrals.
- Assist student loading, unloading, and seating arrangements as required.
- Understand and relate to children with special needs.
- Observe health and safety regulations.
- Assist driver in assuring seat belts, harnesses and wheelchair clamps are secured as required for students with special needs.
- Assist parents and school personnel with safe loading and unloading of students; coordinate seating of pre-kindergarten students as required by State Transportation Guidelines.
- Communicate with classroom assistants, teachers, principals, and parents concerning student background, medical problems, and behavior as appropriate.
- Maintain current knowledge of Emergency Evacuation procedures.
- Attend in-service meetings and training courses as assigned.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Maintain regular attendance
Capacity and Ability Requirements:
The usual job demands requires the following physical requirements: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, and physical dexterity.
Terms of Employment:
Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District’s approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the District.
Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.