BUS MONITOR

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Natchez (MS); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Priority Dispatch Corp. in Natchez, MS is seeking a dependable Bus Aide to support students and assist the driver in ensuring safety on every trip. You will help with seat belts, monitor health, and communicate with children while maintaining calm and clear instructions.

Responsibilities include completing sign-on/off sheets, signing for children with authorized adults, and reporting incidents. Occasional overnight travel may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience (typically one year) working with ages 3-5.
• Knowledge of age appropriate behaviors and safety practices a plus.
• Knowledge of safety practices as they relate to pre-school children.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel; some overnight and with short notice.

Responsibilities

• Assist children in boarding and exiting the bus.
• Assist driver in completion of daily sign on & off sheets, accounting by name all children getting on and off the bus.
• Ensure that all children are secured in weight/height appropriate seatbelts or restraints and that while seated all adults use available seatbelts.
• Visually observe the health of each child on the bus, notify Center Administrator of concerns.
• Collaborate with the bus driver to ensure that each child is delivered to the care of a responsible adult (authorized list) upon leaving bus.
• Ensure that the responsible adult (authorized list) signs for the child upon leaving the bus.
• Ensure that no child is ever left unattended while on the bus, following all procedures put in place to prevent a child being left behind.
• Assist the bus driver with any emergency situations following all rules and regulations as they pertain to school bus safety and child health.
• Fill out accident/incident reports as appropriate.
• Perform a complete walk-thru of bus after each route.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Safety practices

Age-appropriate behavior

Attention to detail

Travel ability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Assist children in boarding and exiting the bus.Assist driver in completion of daily sign on & off sheets, accounting by name all children getting on and off the bus.Ensure that all children are secured in weight/height appropriate seatbelts or restraints and that while seated all adults use available seatbelts.Visually observe the health of each child on the bus, notify Center Administrator of concerns.Ensure that any behavioral issues do not compromise the safety of any child on the bus or the ability of the bus driver to safely operate the vehicle.Use age-appropriate communication skills with children on bus.Collaborate with the bus driver to ensure that each child is delivered to the care of a responsible adult (authorized list) upon leaving bus.Ensure that the responsible adult (authorized list) signs for the child upon leaving the bus.Ensure that no child is ever left unattended while on the bus, following all procedures put in place to prevent a child being left behind.Assist the bus driver with any emergency situations following all rules and regulations as they pertain to school bus safety and child health.Fill out accident/incident reports as appropriate.Perform a complete walk-thru of bus after each route.High School Diploma or GED.Experience (typically one year) working with ages 3-5.Knowledge of age appropriate behaviors and safety practices a plus.Knowledge of safety practices as they relate to pre-school children.Good oral and written communication skills.Ability to travel; some overnight and with short notice.