Classification:       Support Personnel Pay Scale

Range:                   I

Description:           The Bus Monitor supervises the safety of special needs students to and from school, field trips, athletic events, etc.

Qualifications: 

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required
• Must secure CPR and First Aid Certificate within 30 days of hire
• Valid Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Ability to cope with both mentally and physically handicapped children
• Knowledge of and ability to restrain students when necessary
• Ability to maintain student discipline and safety on the bus
• Knowledge of District and State policy regarding special needs students and bus transportation
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills when working/dealing with students, parents and staff
• Must have strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to comprehend and perform functions from written and verbal instructions
• Must be able to bend, stoop, climb, and lift and/or move at least 75-100 pounds
• Must be able to lift/move students safely if necessary
• Must be an energetic, highly ethical and possess good emotional and physical health
• Ability to communicate with students and parents in English and Spanish is preferred
• Prior work experience is preferred

Alternatives to the above qualifications as the Governing Board or the Superintendent may deem appropriate

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist students as they enter and exit the bus
• Operate the lift for students in wheelchairs
• Position and hook up wheelchairs ensuring that seat belts and/or safety restraints are properly in place
• Supervise students while in transit
• Escort student(s) to classroom when necessary
• Document and report any unusual situation and/or discipline problems and write bus conduct reports
• Observe students regarding any health situations that may occur on the bus (i.e. seizures, choking, etc.)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills when dealing with students, parents and staff(s)
• Stay current regarding any physical or medical changes pertaining to students in transit and report changes to bus driver
• Assist in keeping the bus neat and clean including assisting with emergency bus cleaning
• Participate in district sponsored professional development workshops/inservices, attend on-going training classes as directed, and read professional publications for continued professional development
• Maintain strict confidentiality and use appropriate discretion when working with all district personnel and student and family records and/or information
• Support and follow the rules, regulations and policies set by the School Board and the District
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Governing School Board, the Director of Transportation or his/her designee

Length of Employment: 

• Nine (9) months
• School calendar will determine the days worked during the school year.

Reports to:             Director of Transportation

Evaluation:             Performance to be evaluated in accordance with Board Policy GDO