Monitor

JFK Transportation; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

JFK Transportation is seeking a School Bus Monitor to support bus drivers in providing safe transportation for students, including loading/unloading, assisting with seating and behavior management, and communicating with school staff and parents as required.

This split-shift role guarantees 5 hours per day (2.5 in the morning and 2.5 in the afternoon) and requires CPR/First Aid certifications, a high school diploma or GED, and background checks. Strong patience and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Background check and pre-employment drug test.
• CPR and First Aid certifications maintained after hire.

Responsibilities

• Monitor students for safety and order on the bus and ensure seatbelts are worn.
• Assist with loading and unloading of students.
• Keep bus interior clean and post-trip wipe-down when needed.
• Assist bus driver with routes and during backing up.
• Assist in emergencies, evacuation drills, and operate emergency exits.
• Use electronic devices required by JFK: Bytecurve, ADP, and Samsera tablets as needed.

Skills

Student interaction

Patience

Behavior management

Emergency response

Safety equipment use

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The School Bus Monitor is responsible for assisting bus drivers in providing on-going and emergency support to students (both ambulatory and non-ambulatory) while riding, loading and unloading the school bus to ensure the safety of all passengers. Responsibilities include helping students on and off the bus, ensuring students are seated safely, managing student behavior, assisting with special needs accommodations, and communicating effectively with school staff and parents as needed. This position is a split shift and guarantees 5 hours of work a day, 2.5 in the morning and 2.5 in the afternoon.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.

Must pass background check

Pre-Employment Drug Test

CERTIFICATION/LICENCES

Once employed, must be able to be maintain CPR and First Aid certifications for adults and children.

EXPERIENCE

1 year minimum experience

ABILITIES

• Follow written and oral instructions quickly and accurately
• Handle sensitive and confidential information
• Assist students with patience and understanding
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school officials, parents, associates and students.
• Ability to stay calm and in control during emergency situations.
• Ability to assist students with disabilities or special needs and the capability to move and react quickly in emergencies
• Ability to interact positively and professionally with students, staff, and families
• Ability to manage student behavior calmly and effectively
• Able to carry/move 50 lbs in case of assisting in emergency evacuation

SKILLS

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with students and adults. Communicates clearly with drivers, students, parents, and school staff.
• Understand the proper use of child restrain systems used for transporting students with unique abilities.
• Patience and empathy, demonstrating understanding and patience with children of various ages and needs
• Good at keeping accurate records and reporting incidents
• Dependability and punctuality, being reliable and punctual in daily attendance and consistent in performing duties and responsibilities

KNOWLEDGE

• First Aid and CPR certification, with knowledge of basic first aid procedures and current CPR certification
• Behavior management: managing and guiding student behavior and enforcing bus rules to maintain a safe environment
• Problem-solving skills: quickly assess and resolve issues as they arise and strong decision-making abilities under pressure
• Understanding how to monitor student behavior and ensuring safety protocols are followed
• Use of safety equipment on the bus
• Proficient on student safety equipment

DUTIES

• Monitors students while on bus; maintains safety and order on the bus, ensures students wear seatbelts; provides
• Assists with the loading and unloading of students.
• Maintains cleanliness of bus by sweeping and removing all trash items from the bus interior.
• Performs post trip wipe-down of the interior of vehicle due to health or other emergency situations and concerns.
• Assists bus driver with routes, directions and while the vehicle is driving in reverse.
• Provides assistance during emergencies, evacuation planning and drills; provides knowledge and operates emergency window exits.
• Required to use any necessary electronic devices required by JFK: Bytecurve, ADP, and Samsera tablets etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned by an appropriate administrator or their representative.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical abilities, working conditions and other conditions of employment listed in this document are representative of, but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of the requirements for positions in this classification. In the event of an emergency or situation requiring guidance from Federal, State, or local or school district authorities, the requirements of this position may change temporarily or for the school year to best serve the needs of our students.