Bus Attendant (SY25-26)
Bus Attendant (SY25-26)
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Job Description
By applying to this position you are put on a list of candidates interested inbeing a Transportation Attendant (bus monitor). Schools will contact candidates when aposition is available.
Transportation Attendants (Bus Monitors) are responsible for monitoring andassisting students while they are being transported to and from Attendants report to the Principal/Headmaster of the assigned
school.
Reports to:Head of School
Job Overview: SPED Cab Monitors are assigned to monitor and assist students with special needs while they are being transported to and from school.
Responsibilities:
- The primary responsibility of a Transportation Attendant (Bus Monitor) is toattend to the general supervision of all students on the vehicle.
2. To cover a monitor-required route Transportation Attendants (Bus Monitors)must board the vehicle before or at the first stop on the route and remain onthe vehicle at all times until every student has reached his or her stop.
3. Transportation Attendants (Bus Monitors) should ride with the students in theback of the vehicle and not in the front seat unless only the front seat isavailable.
4. Transportation Attendants (Bus Monitors) are required to assist students inand out of the vehicle if necessary.
5. Transportation Attendants (Bus Monitors) are required to check the vehicle toinsure that all students have exited at the appropriate stops.
6. Transportation Attendants (Bus Monitors) must exhibit proper behavior at alltimes. Transportation Attendants (Bus Monitors) are role models and should notengage in horseplay or arguments with students.
7. Transportation Attendants (Bus Monitors) must ensure that all students wearseat belts where necessary.
8. Students should not be allowed to leave the vehicle anywhere other than theirassigned stops. If a student leaves the vehicle without authorizationTransportation Attendants (Bus Monitors) direct the driver to contact the
dispatcher immediately.
9. Students must be prohibited from consuming food or beverages smoking orbringing radios on the vehicle. Transportation Attendants (Bus Monitors) mustalso abide by these rules.
10. In the event of an absence Transportation Attendants (Bus Monitors) mustnotify the school to which you are assigned at least one-half hour prior to yourscheduled reporting time for the morning and/or at least two hours prior to your
scheduled reporting time for the afternoon.
11. Transportation Attendants (Bus Monitors) are also responsible for performingother related duties as directed by their supervisors.
12. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Knowledge:
- Basic knowledge of school bus safety
Ability to:
- Ability to operate a wide variety of safety equipment and adaptive equipment on buses including wheelchairs wheelchair lifts Child Safety Restraint Systems and other safety equipment in a safe and effective manner
- Move a wheelchair on and off the bus as needed
Qualifications - Required:
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- High School Diploma or GED
- Ability to enter/exit bus via steps repeatedly
- Must live in the City of Boston or be willing to move to the City of Boston
if hired. - Ability to lift 25-49 lbs
- ProficiencyinEnglish
Qualifications - Preferred:
- Previous experience working in a school setting and or with school aged children is preferred
- CPR/First Aid Certified
Employment Type
Part-Time
