Bus Monitor

Abilene ISD; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Abilene ISD is seeking a dedicated individual to assist students with disabilities during transportation. The position involves supervising students while ensuring their safety, understanding their needs, and adhering to safety protocols. Strong communication skills and a high school diploma or equivalent are preferred. Responsibilities include managing student behaviors, maintaining documentation, and working under various environmental conditions. This is a non-exempt position that may require working irregular hours.

Qualifications

• Must be able to assist students with disabilities during transportation safely.
• Effective communication skills for interacting with students and staff are essential.
• Must follow and enforce safety procedures regarding students' transportation.
• Ability to operate safety and adaptive equipment.
• Ability to work with students with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist students on and off the bus according to their individual needs.
• Supervise and ensure students' safety while boarding and exiting the bus.
• Maintain documents and seating charts for all students on the bus.
• Learn and apply safety rules for entering, exiting, and riding the bus.
• Adapt to each student’s medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
• Report discipline problems to the administrator in a timely manner.
• Communicate with staff about student behavior on the bus.
• Assist with pre- and post-trip inspections and bus cleanliness.

Skills

Ability to understand and follow instructions

Effective communication

Ability to manage student behavior

Ability to work with children with disabilities

Disability awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalency preferred

Tools

Safety equipment

Adaptive equipment

Job description

Position Type: Transportation / Transportation

Date Posted: 2/16/2024

Location: Transportation

Primary Purpose

Ride buses and help driver ensure safe and orderly transportation of students with disabilities.

Qualifications

Education / Certification

• High school diploma or equivalency preferred

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

• None

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.
• Be familiar with all transportation supplements for each student on route.
• 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 appropriate staff regarding student behavior while on bus.
• Maintain daily documentation and current seating charts at all times.

Routes and Schedules

• Complete and maintain accurate, updated, and timely records and reports including route sheet and daily non-notification forms.
• Know assigned routes to and from school including shuttles and field trips to be of assistance to driver & sub driver.

Safety

• Operate equipment according to established safety procedures. Supervise use of seat belts, safety vest, or car seats are used correctly and help students use safety devices 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, wheelchair securement and restraints, lift operation, etc.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Have current evacuation plan.

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.
• Work irregular hours as needed, including any shuttles and field trips.
• Must maintain good rapport with parents and campus employees.
• Maintain daily documentation and current seating charts at all times.

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

Wage/Hour Status: Non-exempt

Pay Grade: Auxiliary - 1

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

The Abilene ISD does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant's job qualifications, experience, and abilities.