Full Time Bus Monitor (180 Days)

Young World Physical Education; North Augusta (SC); On-site; USD 13,365 - 19,035; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is hiring a Full Time Bus Monitor in North Augusta, SC. This role is crucial for ensuring the safety and proper care of students during bus transport. Responsibilities include assisting the driver, maintaining student behavior, and preparing necessary reports.

Ideal candidates should be at least 18 years old and preferred to have a high school diploma or GED. The position offers a salary of $11.76 per hour and requires a friendly and communicative approach.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to read a limited number of two and three syllable words.
• Ability to interpret instructions in various forms.

Responsibilities

• Assists driver and students during boarding and deboarding.
• Maintains good conduct among students on the bus.
• Prepares reports assigned by the Transportation Supervisor.

Skills

Ability to read and understand maps

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely

Ability to manage students and equipment

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Job description

Full Time Bus Monitor (180 Days)

Position Title: Bus Monitor/Substitute Bus Monitor

Department: Transportation

Reports to: Transportation Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Summary

Under occasional supervision, provides assistance to the driver with students while on/boarding/de-boarding a school bus. Ensures all students are cared for properly.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists driver and students.
• Maintains good student conduct on the bus.
• Secures special equipment that may accompany the student.
• Is alert to any conditions in the loading and unloading area that present a danger to students.
• Communicates in an appropriate fashion with students, parents, and employees.
• Attends scheduled safety meetings/in-services conducted by district transportation personnel and/or state transportation officials at various intervals throughout each year.
• Prepares and maintains accurate reports assigned by the Transportation Supervisor.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Job Specifications

Education and/or Experience: Must be at least 18 years old. High School Diploma or GED preferred. Sincere interest in and desire to work with children.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: None

Supervisory Responsibilities: To assist the bus driver in providing the safest atmosphere possible for transporting students.

Language Skills: Ability to read a limited number of two and three syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple sentences.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to interpret and apply common sense understanding in carrying out instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Ability to analyze information and use logic to address work related issues and problems. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to work in a friendly manner with co‑workers and students. Ability to read and understand maps. Ability to physically manage students and equipment. Ability to observe student behavior and advise supervisor. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

Physical Demands: The employee frequently required to sit; also walk or stand, bend or twist at the neck and trunk, repeat hand motions, use hand strength to grasp tools. Vision: close, color, depth perception, peripheral vision.

Work Environment: Occasionally works in temperatures above 100 and below 32; may walk on slippery surfaces. Must meet deadlines with severe time constraints and interact with public and other workers. Direct responsibility for safety and well-being of others. Noise level often loud, requiring raised voice to be heard.

Term of Employment: 180 Days

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually according to Board Policy. Additional duties may be assigned.

Compensation

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $11.76 per hour (See salary schedule on home page)