Bus Monitors

Durham District School Board; Port Perry; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local school board is looking for Bus Monitors to supervise students on school transportation. Responsibilities include ensuring safety, managing discipline, and supporting various student needs. Ideal candidates should have experience with children and be able to work as part of a team. This role is approximately 1-2 hours daily during the school year.

Responsibilities

• Support specific students during transportation to and from school daily.
• Handle discipline problems as prescribed by the Principal.
• Carry out supervision duties assigned by the Principal.

Skills

Experience working with children

Ability to ensure the safety and security of students

Ability to communicate with staff, students and parents

Willingness to work with students with different needs

Ability to work as a team player

Proven record of attendance and punctuality

Demonstrated commitment to diversity

Ability to ride on the bus for extended periods

Job description

The Durham District School Board acknowledges that many Indigenous Nations have longstanding relationships, both historic and modern, with the territories upon which our school board and schools are located. Today, this area is home to many Indigenous peoples from across Turtle Island. We acknowledge that the Durham Region forms a part of the traditional and treaty territory of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation, the Mississauga Peoples, and the treaty territory of the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation. It is on these ancestral and treaty lands that we teach, live and learn.

This statement was co-created in partnership with the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation and the Chippewas of Georgina Island.

Bus Monitors work under the direction of the Principal of the school. Bus Monitors shall be responsible for supervising specific students who ride the school bus to and from school. The Principal shall determine the work schedule. Start and end times will be outside of the regular school day according to bus route details.

Key Responsibilities

• Bus Monitors support specific students during bus transportation to and from school on a daily or supply basis.
• Dealing with discipline problems in a manner prescribed by the Principal and reporting significant disciplinary actions to the Principal or designate.
• Carrying out such bus supervision duties as the Principal may assign.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children.
• Ability to ensure the safety and security of students.
• Ability to communicate with staff, students and parents.
• Willingness to work with students with different needs and capabilities.
• Ability to work as a team player.
• Proven record of attendance and punctuality.
• Demonstrated commitment to working in a diverse school community and/or work environment.
• Ability to ride on the bus for an extended period of time.

Additional Information

• Bus monitors will work approximately 1-2 hours per day (or more depending on the school's requirements) during the school year from September to June.

Equity and Inclusion

The Durham District School Board recognizes Indigenous rights are distinct. In the exercise of those rights, Indigenous staff and students shall not be subjected to actions with the aim or effect of depriving these distinct rights. The DDSB is dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all. We are committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve and encourage applications from candidates who bring a variety of experiences and backgrounds. We adhere to fair, transparent hiring practices and are committed to equity and accessibility throughout the recruitment process. If you need accommodation during the application process, please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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