Bus Monitor - Transportation Dept

Gwinnett County Public Schools; Georgia; On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Gwinnett County Public Schools seeks a dedicated Bus Aide to provide emergency support to medically fragile students and assist in loading, unloading, and supervising riders with IEP requirements on bus routes.

The role emphasizes safety, student welfare, and teamwork with the bus manager; applicants should follow instructions, handle equipment, and maintain respectful interactions.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with students with special needs preferred.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions quickly and accurately.
• Knowledge of transportation operations and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency support to medically fragile students during bus rides and transitions.
• Assist bus manager with students during loading/unloading.
• Maintain knowledge of each student’s needs and conditions during transport.
• Monitor and ensure student safety while on the bus and during loading/unloading.
• Assist with equipment use, restraint procedures, and safety checks.
• Maintain route knowledge and effective communication with the bus manager.

Skills

Follow instructions

Special needs students

Transportation operations

Equipment handling

Medical equipment

First aid

Behavioral management

Emergency procedures

Interpersonal skills

Take directions

Positive attitude

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Bus equipment knowledge

Safety systems

Job description

License and Certification Qualifications

• None Required

Education Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree or equivalent Required

Experience Qualifications

• Experience with special needs students Preferred

Skills Qualifications

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions quickly and accurately
• Ability to work with students who have special needs in a transportation environment
• Basic knowledge of transportation operations and equipment, medical and assistive equipment, first aid, student behavioral management, and emergency procedures
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to take directions
• Ability to exhibit a positive attitude

Primary Responsibilities

Provide emergency support to medically fragile students and intervention to other students whose Individualized Education Program (IEP) requires constant attention while riding, loading, and unloading the school bus.

• Assist bus manager with students while riding, loading, and unloading the bus.
  • Maintain knowledge of each student and individual needs.
  • Monitor and assist students while loading and unloading occurs.
  • Monitor and maintain student safety while on the bus.
  • Maintain a positive relationship with students.
  • Ensure all students and equipment are properly restrained for transport.
  • Operate bus lift and other equipment to ensure safe delivery of students on and off of the bus.
  • Ensure bus is empty of students after each run, verifying no students are on the bus.
• Monitor status of students on the bus and provide assistance or notify qualified personnel as required.
  • Maintain knowledge of each students condition and requirements while being transported.
  • Respond to immediate cases of student need of a minor, non-medical nature while in transport.
  • Notify properly trained and certified personnel of medical or other serious needs and provide immediate interim care as directed by qualified personnel.
  • Assist bus manager with responsibility for all equipment.
  • Assist bus manager in inspecting and maintaining assigned bus and equipment.
  • Maintain knowledge of operation of bus communications and safety equipment.
  • Assist in proper operation of bus in confined spaces or while backing as required.
  • Maintain knowledge of fueling and other fleet maintenance procedures.
• Maintain knowledge of routes, riders, and emergency plans.
  • Maintain knowledge of route directions and assist bus manager or substitute bus manager in running of assigned route.
  • Maintain knowledge of student names, addresses, pick-up/drop off times, and points of contact.
  • Maintain knowledge of and demonstrates ability to conduct Emergency Bus Evacuation Procedures while working as a team with the bus manager.
• Act as a school system ambassador.
  • Act in a professional and courteous manner.
  • Treat all individuals with respect and patience.
• Attend meeting and training sessions as directed by supervisory personnel.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to operate a motor vehicle in performance of duties. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.