Bus monitor job description

SUBSTITUTE BUS MONITOR/ $13.25/hour

Bus Monitor responsibilities:

REPORTS TO: Director Transportation and/or Supervisor

SUPERVISES: N/A

JOB FUNCTION: Assist school bus driver in maintaining discipline while bus

is in operation; maintain proper records and documentation; assist student loading,

unloading and seating arrangements as required.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

 Assist the bus driver in maintaining discipline on school bus; monitor and assist

students while bus is in operation.

 Consult with and assist bus driver in documentation of student information, record

keeping and completing route surveys.

 Assist driver in assuring seat belts, harnesses and wheel chair clamps are secured

as required.

 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 aides, teachers, principals, and parents concerning

student background, medical problems and behavior as appropriate.

 Maintain current knowledge of Emergency Evacuation procedures and assist in the

evacuation plan.

 Assist handicapped children on and off the bus and escort children across street

upon return home; lift children as required; assure responsible adult meets students

leaving the bus.

 Attend in-service meetings and training courses as assigned.

 Perform other duties as assigned.

 Maintain regular attendance.

 Mandatory reporting of any incidents to the Director of Transportation/designee.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

 Safe practices concerning school bus transportation.

 Basic record-keeping techniques.

 Health and safety regulations.

ABILITY TO:

 Maintain proper records and documentation.

 Assist student loading, unloading and seating arrangements as required.

 Understand and relate to children with special needs.

 Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

It is the policy of the MSD Decatur Township not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in its programs or employment policies as required by the Indiana Civil Rights Act (I.C. 22-9.1), Title VI and VII (Civil Rights Act of 1964), the Equal Pay Act of 1973, Title IX (Educational Amendments), and Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973).

• Compensation for this role is set at an hourly rate of $10.00/hourly

Other Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children. Other benefits include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, com‐muter benefits, referral bonuses, professional development, and a 403(b) plan. We also offer an inclusive environment where staff are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work every day. IDEA may offer a relocation stipend to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.

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About IDEA Public Schools

At IDEA Public Schools, we believe each and every child can go to college. Since 2000, IDEA Public Schools has grown from a small school with 150 students to the fastest-growing network of tuition-free, Pre-K-12 public charter schools in the United States.

IDEA Public Schools boasts national rankings on The Washington Post and U.S. News & World Report’s top high schools lists. IDEA serves nearly 75,000 college-bound students in 137 schools across Texas, Southern Louisiana and Florida and is on-track to maintain its legacy of sending 100% of its graduates to college. Be on the lookout for IDEA schools opening near you—with new launches in Jacksonville, FL (2022). Cincinnati, OH (2022), and Arkansas (2023)!

When you choose to work at IDEA, you are part of our IDEA Team and Family. You will work alongside team members who set and reach ambitious goals every day, are excited to continue to grow with IDEA, and work relentlessly to make college for all a reality.

* Assist students with entering or exiting the bus in a safe manner
* Seat students safely using needed seat belts, car seats or wheel chair restraints, etc.
* Serve as a role model for students in demonstrating a positive attitude, good moral character, and integrity
* Monitor passengers at all times to ensure safety regulations and student conduct rules are followed
* Exercise student management through communication and discipline per Company policy
* Document and report any violations or conduct concerns to appropriate authority
* Physically assist passengers in evacuation of the vehicle in case of emergency
* Ensure that children take their belongings with them when leaving the bus
* Assist Driver in keeping the interior of the assigned vehicle clean and presentable
* Complete all required paperwork and submit to the appropriate employee/department in a timely manner
* Display the highest ethical and professional behavior in working with fellow employees, supervisors, parents, and school personnel; always promoting company goodwill
* Present a neat and professional appearance at all times
* Report to duty on time and perform all responsibilities in a safe manner
* Attend all assigned training, safety meetings, and in-service meetings
* Station self on the bus to ensure clear observation to students at all times
* Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned

* Accredited High School Diploma or equivalent (U.S.A. equivalency) preferred
* Must be at least 18 years of age
* Must meet physical and medical requirements
* Must satisfactorily complete and pass all training and attend safety meetings and in-service meetings in order to remain qualified
* Must have a high degree of attention to detail and considerable dexterity to safely use various types of restraints, secure wheelchairs, etc.
* Ability to relate to and work well with children
* Ability to maintain effective pupil behavior management
* High level of professionalism and diplomacy skills to work with students, fellow employees, parents, and school district personnel
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to lift and assist students when necessary