Bus Monitor

Aransas Pass ISD; Aransas Pass (TX); On-site; Part time

Job summary

A local educational organization in Texas is seeking a part-time Bus Monitor responsible for the safe transportation of students. The role involves assisting students on and off the bus, supervising them during transit, and managing behavior. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills and the ability to work with children, including those with disabilities. Prior experience is not required, but a commitment to safety and student welfare is essential.

Qualifications

• No prior experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist students on and off the bus according to their individual needs.
• Supervise students' boarding, exiting, and crossing procedures.
• Escort students into the building and deliver to their assigned destination.
• Instruct students on safe riding rules and regulations.
• Learn and adapt to each student’s special needs.
• Manage behavior and report discipline issues promptly.
• Communicate with teachers and parents regarding behavior.

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

Job description

Bus Monitor

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Job Details

Job ID: 4954591

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 15, 2024 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Primary Purpose:

Ride buses and help driver ensure safe and orderly transportation of students.

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 devises 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

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 nonambulatory 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

Position Type: Part‑time

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