Bus Monitor

Young World Physical Education; Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 20,696 - 29,476; Part time

Job summary

A local school transportation service in Chicopee is seeking a part-time Bus Monitor. The role entails ensuring the safety of students during loading and unloading, assisting children with special needs, and requiring good interpersonal communication skills. Candidates should have a high school diploma and some experience in youth work is desirable. This position offers a salary of up to $18.21 per hour, with immediate start available.

Qualifications

• Able to follow oral and written instructions.
• Good eyesight and hearing to observe students and surroundings.
• Ability to convey information and give directions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safe loading and unloading of students.
• Assist to fasten student seat belts and ensure compliance.
• Monitor daily activities to ensure proper student conduct.

Skills

Experience in youth work

Ability to assist children with special needs

Education

High school graduation or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Bus Monitor – Chicopee Public Schools Transportation, Chicopee, Massachusetts. This job is also posted in Chicopee Public School District. Starting date: Immediately. Job type: Non-Union Salary Schedule. Reports to: Director of Special Education and Transportation Manager.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safe loading and unloading of students to and from destinations, including operation of specialized equipment for attending to students with special needs (wheelchair lifts, secure tie downs, toddler/infant seats, and seat belts).
• Greet and assist each student as they enter and exit the bus.
• Survey exterior perimeter of vehicle as students enter and exit to ensure students have cleared the bus safety zone.
• Monitor daily school bus activities to ensure proper student conduct and adherence to disciplinary controls.
• Assist to fasten student seat belts and ensure they remain fastened.
• Assist and follow instructions of the vehicle driver; communicate operational, safety, and dangerous issues to supervisor or appropriate authority in emergencies.
• Write and complete incident reports.
• Communicate and interact with children and adults with a variety of handicaps in a caring and compassionate manner.
• Assist in the evacuation of the bus in emergency situations.
• Sit for extended periods and endure various road conditions.
• Wear the prescribed safety vest while on duty.
• Do not eat, drink, or distribute food to students.
• Use cell phone only in work-related situations or emergencies.
• Do not engage in personal conversation with students, drivers, or parents.
• Practice discretion and maintain confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent is desirable.
• Experience in youth work and/or working with children with special needs is desirable.

ADA & Minimum Qualifications to Perform Essential Job Functions

• Physical Requirements: Able to exert up to 30 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push or move objects, including the human body. Requires climbing, walking, standing to a significant degree.
• Data Conception: Ability to compare and judge observable characteristics of data, people or things. Requires good eyesight and hearing to observe students and surroundings.
• Interpersonal Communications: Ability to convey information and give instructions or directions.
• Language: Ability to read, speak and write.
• Intelligence: Ability to apply logical thinking to define problems and perceive danger or situations.
• Verbal Aptitude: Ability to follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively.
• Motor Coordination: Ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately.
• Manual Dexterity: Adequate eye/hand/foot coordination.
• Physical Communication: Ability to talk and hear; able to communicate via telephone.

Position Details

Position Type: Part-Time
Salary: up to $18.21 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Shelley Dellaquila, Director of Transportation
• Transportation
• Email: [e-mail]

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