Bus Monitor- District Wide Application Pool

Cape Girardeau Public Schools; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Cape Girardeau Public Schools is looking for a dedicated Bus Monitor to support students with special needs. Responsibilities include ensuring safety on the bus, assisting students in boarding, and maintaining proper conduct among the children.

This part-time position involves riding the bus during appointed times and collaborating with school personnel. Ideal candidates will exhibit professionalism and a commitment to student welfare.

Qualifications

• Ability to assist students with special needs during bus rides.
• Strong ethical and professional behavior when interacting with students and parents.
• Capability to maintain student safety and conduct on the bus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor student behavior and ensure their safety on the bus.
• Assist children on and off the bus safely.
• Provide written reports of student behavior to the principal.

Skills

Student care

Behavior management

Communication skills

Job description

Job Description

Cape Girardeau Public Schools is seeking a motivated individual to join our team as a Bus Monitor. This position will care for students with special needs and assist the bus driver in monitoring student behavior and conduct.

Essential Functions and Duties

• Ride the bus at all appointed times.
• Display ethical and professional behavior when working with the students, school personnel, and parents.
• Assist children on and off the bus in a safe manner.
• Maintain good student conduct on the bus.
• Ensure the safety of students on the bus by preventing/stopping/reporting inappropriate behavior.
• Provide written records of inappropriate student behavior to the building principal.
• Distribute notes and information to parents when directed by building principal or supervisor.
• Protect confidentiality of students, written, and oral information gained as part of job duties.
• Attend and participate in any required in-service or required meetings.

Additional Essential Functions and Duties for SPED Bus Monitor

• Assist disabled students on and off the bus according to IEP.
• Assist children in buckling and unbuckling safety belts, safety harness, or car seat.
• Assist the driver in securing wheelchairs safely.

Physical Requirements

This position requires standing, walking, and ascending/descending up to six (6) steps.

Additional Physical Requirements for SPED Bus Monitor

The ability to lift and assist students into the bus seat, buckle their safety belt, and assist with securing wheelchairs on the bus.

Position Type

Part-Time