2025-2026 Part-Time Bus Monitor

Part Time Bus Monitor

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High School diploma or equivalent
2. Minimum age of 18
3. Physical examinationmust be completed and a record submitted to the TransportationDirector prior to beginning work.
4. Pre-employment Drug/Alcohol Screening
5. Current First Aid/CPR certification

OVERVIEW OF JOB JOB DESCRIPTION: School BusMonitor performs supervisory work in overseeing the safety and comfort of students riding on a school bus. Assists the bus driver in maintaining a safe clean and orderly environment on board the school bus to and from home on a daily basis.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Follows local state and federal law and adheres to State Department of Education and local board policy.
2. Maintains all requirements as outlined in the State Department of Education state 95-1.
3. Assist the bus driver by maintaining a calm atmosphere and positive manner of discipline while students are aboard the bus.
4. Helps provide the maximum safety for passengers while on the bus and during loading and unloading
5. Knowledgeable in the proper procedures for the emergency evacuation of the students aboard the bus.
6. Maintain necessary records and forms as prescribed by the district.
7. Able to operate a wheelchair lift repeatedly. Repetitious climbing in and out of a bus is required.
8. Able to lift and maneuver a wheelchair dependent child.
9. Able to secure a wheelchair which consists of strapping it down and locking it in place. This will require bending stretching and mechanical skills to operate safety equipment.
10. Communicate with children and maintain control and give precise instructions.
11. Communicate with administration/teachers/parents to discuss problems that arise on the bus.
12. Assist students who become ill on the bus.
13. Able to use a two-way radio to transmit and receive message in case of an emergency.
14. Able to work in an environment with limited to moderate level of supervision. This requires the ability to handle the pressures in any given workday.
15. Able to perform multiple tasks simultaneously while concentrating on safety of children as well as their physical mental and emotional needs. (Special Needs Children)
16. Able to tolerate diesel fuel fumes inclement weather odors and moderate dust conditions.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:
Employees work:

Requirements While Performing Job:

Requirements for pushing lifting pulling or carrying obstacles of weight

Must be capable of working under unusual conditions such as:

Vision Demand and Capabilities

This position will be paid according to theTransportation Salary Schedule: will be adjusted for part time FTE)

REPORTS TO: Transportation Director

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: School Calendar. Salary to be determined by individual experience level or Bus Assistant Salary Schedule.

EVALUATION: Performance of this position will be evaluated annual in accordance with provisions of the Board of Educations policy on evaluation of non-certified personnel.

***IF CHOSEN APPLICANT MAYNEED TO RE-APPLY FOR PERMANENT POSITION AT THE END OF THE2025-2026ACADEMIC YEAR