Bus Monitor

Denison ISD; Denison (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Denison ISD is seeking a Bus Monitor to assist students with disabilities on and off the bus at the Denison Service Center. You will help ensure safe and orderly transportation and support the driver in daily operations.

The role emphasizes safety, communication with teachers and parents, and adapting to each student's unique needs. Experience is not required but helpful; training will be provided.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist students on and off the bus according to their individual needs.
• Supervise students as they board and exit the bus and cross the street.
• Instruct students on safe entering, exiting, and riding rules.
• Learn and adapt to each student's special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
• Manage student behavior and report discipline problems to the administrator.
• Communicate with teachers and parents regarding student behavior.
• Complete and maintain route sheets and daily forms.
• Operate safety equipment and ensure seat belts and restraints are used correctly.
• Follow emergency procedures and assist the driver as needed.
• Assist driver with keeping the bus clean and pre/post-trip inspections.

Skills

Communication

Safety equipment operation

Behavior management

Student support

Disability awareness

Job description

Position Type: Transportation/Bus Monitor

Location: Denison Service Center

Position

Bus Monitor

Primary Purpose

Ride buses and help driver 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: Not Required but helpful

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.
• 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 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