Bus Monitor

Hitchcock Independent School District; Prince George; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a dedicated Bus Monitor to ensure the safe transportation of students, including those with disabilities. In this vital role, you will assist the bus driver in maintaining discipline and ensuring that students are safely loaded and unloaded. Your ability to communicate effectively and manage student behavior will be crucial. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of children while working in a dynamic and supportive environment. Join us in creating a safe and nurturing atmosphere for our students.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively and follow instructions.
• Experience with safety and adaptive equipment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with disabilities on and off the bus safely.
• Supervise students and ensure adherence to safety procedures.
• Maintain records and assist in bus cleanliness and inspections.

Skills

Ability to understand and follow instructions

Effective communication

Ability to operate safety equipment

Student behavior management

Working with children with disabilities

Tools

Safety equipment

Adaptive equipment

Job description

Applications will be accepted beginning
Wednesday, June 9, 2021 12:00 AM
(Central Standard Time)

Bus Monitor

Job Description

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. Also, required to ensure safe and orderly transportation of students with disabilities.

Qualifications:

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to understand and follow written or verbal instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively with others
• Ability to operate safety equipment and adaptive equipment
• Ability to manage student behavior
• Ability to work well with children with disabilities

Experience:

None

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Student Management

• Assist students on and off the bus according to their individual needs including lifting and carrying students with disabilities.
• Supervise students as they board and exit the bus and cross the street following established safety procedures.
• Escort students into the building and deliver to their assigned destination.
• Instruct students on safe entering, exiting, and riding rules and regulations.
• Learn and adapt to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
• Manage student behavior and report student discipline problems in a timely manner to appropriate administrator.
• Communicate with teachers and parents regarding student behavior while on bus.

Routes and Schedules

• Complete and maintain accurate, updated, and timely records and reports including route sheet and daily non-notification forms.

Safety

• Operate equipment according to established safety procedures. Make sure that seat belts, harnesses, or car seats are used correctly and help students use safety devices when needed.
• Follow emergency procedures including evacuation of students as needed and assist driver to administer first aid, if necessary.
• Follow established procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and assisting students.

Other

• Become familiar with and follow procedures established by transportation and special education offices.
• Assist driver keeping bus clean and performance of pre- and post-trip inspections.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Specialized and adaptive equipment used by students

Posture: Frequent standing and sitting; kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking and reaching

Lifting: Frequent heavy lifting (45 pounds or over) and positioning of students with physical disabilities, controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting non-ambulatory students, and lifting and moving adaptive equipment

Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise and vehicle fumes; exposure to biological hazards (bacteria, communicable diseases); work around vehicles and machinery with moving parts; may work irregular or prolonged hours

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress