Bus Monitor (25-26 SY)

JOB TITLE: Bus Monitor WAGE/HOURSTATUS: NonexemptREPORTS TO: Associate Director for TransportationDEPT./SCHOOL: Transportation DATE REVISED: November 2020Primary PurposeRide buses and assist driver to provide safe and orderly transportation of students.QualificationsEducation/Certification:High school diploma or GEDValid Texas driver's licenseSpecial Knowledge/SkillsAbility to follow verbal instruction and communicate effectivelyAbility to operate safety equipment and adaptive equipmentAbility to work well with childrenExperienceExperience preferred but not requiredMajor Responsibilities And DutiesAssist in loading and unloading of students according to their individual needs.Maintain discipline and report student discipline problems to the appropriate administrator.Assume responsibilities for learning and adapting to each student's special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.Communicate with teachers and parents on a daily basis about student behavior while on the bus.Follow emergency procedures and help driver administer first aid, if necessary.Stay current with Special Needs training.Operate equipment according to established safety procedures.Regular attendance; must be willing and able to report to work at the designated work site on a regular daily basis according to established work schedule.Help driver keep bus clean.Assist substitute drivers with route directions and student stop locations.Comply with district policy and procedure.Perform other duties and repsonsibilities as assignedby the supervisor.Duties may include driving a district vehicle to include cars, suburban for the purposes of student transportation and other operational duties.EQUIPMENT USEDWheelchair lift, ramp, lock, and special needs adaptive equipmentWORKING CONDITIONSMental DemandsMaintain emotional control, ability to communicate effectively, ability to maintain effective control over groups of students.Physical Demands/Environmental FactorsFrequent walking, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling; moderate lifting and carrying. Moderate lifting (over 40 lbs.), bending, stooping, climbing, and turning of the head and shoulders. Work outside and inside; work around machinery with moving parts and vehicles; moderate exposure to extreme temperatures (hot) and vehicle fumes.The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.