Bus Monitor

Troy30c; Plainfield (IL); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Troy30c in Illinois is seeking a dedicated School Bus Aide to assist students on assigned transportation routes. You will help with safety, operate adaptive equipment, and support students in activities aligned with IEP/BIP goals.

The role requires First-Aid and CPR certifications, completion of a pre-employment medical exam with drug/alcohol testing, and background/FBI clearance. Work involves 177 days with 11 paid holidays, and paid time off as applicable.

Qualifications

• First-Aid Certification and CPR Certification are required.
• Pre-employment medical examination including drug/alcohol test and TB clearance is required.
• Fingerprints/background clearance including FBI clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the care, safety and support of students on an assigned transportation route.
• Assist with the safe operation of adaptive equipment on the bus/vehicle.
• Provide age-appropriate activities to support IEP/BIP goals.

Education

First-Aid Certification

CPR Certification

Job description

Primary Function:

• To assist in the care, safety and support of students to and from school on an assigned transportation route while traveling in a school bus in an assigned vehicle.
• Responsible for the safe and appropriate operation of adaptive equipment assigned to the school bus/vehicle and/or assigned to the students riding the school bus.
• Assist the school bus driver in providing age-appropriate activities to reduce inappropriate behaviors and meet the goals established by the student's Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and/or Behavioral Intervention Plan (BIP).

Reports To:

Director for Transportation Services or designee
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None

Salary:

$16.45 per hour

Qualifications:

• First-Aid Certification
• CPR Certification
• Pre-employment medical examination, including drug/alcohol test and tuberculosis clearance
• Pass a Regional Office of Education Fingerprint/Background Clearance including Federal Bureau of Investigation

Physical Requirements:

• The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant finger dexterity in order to operate a two-way radio when needed.
• Ability to climb stairs and safely assist students in evacuating the bus through the emergency exit door.
• Generally the job requires 60% sitting, 20% walking, and 20% standing.

Must be able to demonstrate and perform the emergency, evacuation procedures as described and defined by the Illinois School Bus Driver Training Curriculum and endorsed by the Illinois Secretary of State, Illinois Department of Transportation and the Illinois State Board of Education. These procedures involve, but are not limited to, sitting on floor of the school bus at the rear door and scooting out the rear door to the ground, and assisting students safely off the bus. The job is performed in a motorized vehicle in all types of weather and traffic conditions.

Terms of Employment:

• 177 days
• 11 paid holidays
• Completion of mandated training through Global Compliance Network within first 45 days of employment.
• FLSA Non Exempt Status

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of Educational Support Personnel.