School Bus Monitor - METCO Program Bus
School Bus Monitor - METCO Program Bus
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Job Description
The vision of the Arlington Public Schools is to be an equitable educational community where all learners feel a sense of belonging experience growth and joy and are empowered to shape their own futures and contribute to a better world.
ARLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Arlington Ma 02476
JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION: Bus Monitor
JOB GOALS: The Bus Monitor assists the driver in maintaining order on the bus and assuring the safety of the students while entering riding and departing from the bus.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- The Bus Monitor should possess a consistent demonstration of effective interpersonal relationship skills which will enable him/her to interact in a professional manner with children parents and staff.
- Experience working with children
- At least a high school diploma required. Additional education or training is preferred.
- Experience working with school-age children preferred.
- Ability to maintain composure and professionalism in a dynamic environment.
- Strong communication skills and attention to safety and detail.
- Dependability and punctuality required.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist students as they board the bus and guide them to their assigned seats.
- Assign seats and make changes as needed; keep up-to-date accurate records of seat assignments and promptly notify the supervisor of updates.
- Ensure all students are properly restrained while riding and that safety protocols and safety agreements are followed at all times.
- Monitor and maintain order and respectful behavior to prevent driver distractions.
Foster a safe supportive and calm environment through positive interactions with students. - Assist students safely off the bus and ensure they are released only to authorized individuals listed on the Child Release Form verifying identification as needed.
- Learn the designated route and assist substitute drivers in following it when necessary.
- Maintain an updated list of authorized student riders and track daily attendance and student release.
- Notify school staff and supervisor of concerns regarding a childs health behavior or emotional well-being.
- Report daily student absences to the supervisor by the start of the school day.
- Report any alternate pick-up arrangements for students before the end of the school day.
- Check the bus at the end of each route to ensure no child remains onboard and all belongings are accounted for.
- Report all unscheduled absences to the supervisor.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: School Year. Bus Monitors work in the morning when students are transported to school and in the afternoon when students are transported home.
REPORTS TO: Director of Transportation
Pay Rate:$28per hour
The Arlington Public Schools are committed to creating an inclusive and safe learning and working environment that reflects a diversity of perspectives values and experiences. We welcome staff who are aware of the role that bias and prejudice play in society are creative and willing to try new approaches and are reflective about their daily practice. We are looking for candidates who welcome a challenge are eager to collaborate and contribute to the success of students are ready to engage in two-way partnership with families and who will contribute their diverse talents to the organization as a whole.
Employment Type
Part-Time
