Bus Monitor

chickasha; Chickasha (OK); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Chickasha Public Schools seeks a Bus Monitor to ensure safe and efficient transportation for students and support educational success on daily routes.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and the ability to lift 20 lbs, assist students, and stay vigilant for safety. You will follow driver instructions, maintain discipline, and uphold district policies while interacting positively with students, families, and staff.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• Physically capable of performing prescribed duties.

Responsibilities

• Comply with School Board Policy.
• Be alert to safety conditions; report unsafe conditions.
• Communicate with and confer frequently with the bus driver.
• Aide and assist the school bus driver in enforcing district rules.
• Maintain student discipline; report discipline problems using district procedures.
• Assist students on and off the bus as needed.
• Follow laws and procedures for storage, use and disposal of chemicals and waste.
• Interact positively with students, parents, teachers, etc.
• Be of good moral character, with a positive attitude.
• Respect the privacy of confidential matters relating to students and personnel.
• Use good judgment at all times.
• Comply with Hazard Communication Program requirements.
• Attend quarterly safety meetings as scheduled by the district safety coordinator.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Attend approved professional development activities that may improve competence.

Skills

Read warning labels

Follow instructions

Oral communication

Numerical calculations

Self-directed work

Planning & organizing

Quality standards

First aid & CPR

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position: Bus Monitor

Purpose of Position:
To provide safe and efficient transportation in order to assist students in achieving educational success.

Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED

Physically capable of performing prescribed duties

Physical requirements:

• Good health and high energy level
• Ability to lift objects weighing 20 lbs. or more
• Ability to climb & descend steps
• Extensive sitting & bending
• Ability to tolerate a stressful environment
• Ability to lift objects above shoulder level
• Good vision and hearing

Skills, knowledge and abilities:

• Ability to read warning labels and safety documents
• Ability to comprehend and follow both written and oral instructions
• Ability to communicate by giving comprehendible oral instructions
• Ability to perform basic numerical calculations
• Ability to perform routine tasks without close supervision
• Plan, schedule and organize work
• Ensure the quality of work as measured against established standards
• Ability to administer first aide and CPR

Essential Job Functions (The duties listed below are not intended to depict all tasks required by this position. Duties may also be divided among staff as directed by the Supervisor)

• Comply with School Board Policy
• Be alert to safety conditions; anything found unsafe should be reported to the bus driver and rendered safe as soon as possible
• Communicate and confer frequently with the bus driver
• Aide and assist the school bus driver in the enforcement of school district rules
• Maintain student discipline; report discipline problems using district approved procedures and citations
• Assist student on and off the bus as needed
• Comply with relevant laws and procedures for the storage, use and disposal of chemicals, trash, rubbish, waste and blood borne contaminated items
• Interact positively with students, parents, teachers, etc
• Be of good moral character, displaying a positive attitude
• Respect the privacy of confidential matters relative to students, patrons and personnel
• Use good judgment at all times
• Comply with all items contained in the district’s Hazard Communication Program
• Attend quarterly safety meetings as scheduled by the district safety coordinator

Other Job Functions:

• Perform other duties that may be necessary to achieve job purpose, or that may be assigned
• Attend approved professional development activities that may improve professional competence or enhance the job purpose.