Part Time Bus Monitor - Special Services

Perry Township Schools; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 19,093 - 27,193; Part time

Job summary

Perry Township Schools is looking for a Bus Monitor to assist the bus driver in safely transporting students to and from school. This role involves developing positive relationships with students while ensuring safety on the bus and adhering to all safety regulations. An ideal candidate will be patient, willing to help special-needs children, and possess strong human relations skills. This position offers a part-time schedule of 20-29 hours per week, with a pay rate of $16.80 per hour.

Qualifications

• Willingness to help special-needs children.
• Effective human relations skills including a calm and patient personality.
• Ability to adhere to safety rules and practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist school bus driver with responsibilities relating to student transportation.
• Develop positive relationships with students and staff.
• Monitor safety rules and assist drivers with discipline.

Skills

Willingness to help special-needs children

Effective human relations skills

Calm and patient personality

Positive attitude towards students and staff

Ability to adhere to safety rules and practices

Ability to read and write

Education

Ability to read and write

Job description

Position Purpose

To assist school bus driver in carrying out their responsibilities with respect to transport student to and from school in a safe and timely manner.

Bus Monitor-PT Spec Serv

To assist school bus driver in carrying out their responsibilities with respect to transport student to and from school in a safe and timely manner.

Essential Job Functions

• Monitors must learn the special needs of the children in order to provide safe and comfortable transportation.
• Develop positive respectful relationships with students and staff.
• Observe all mandatory safety rules and regulations.
• Bus monitors assist drivers with the discipline, and overall well‑being of the students while students are on the bus.
• Efficiently follow assigned schedule.
• Abide by township policies to include guidelines listed in the Transportation Policy/Procedures Manual.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Equipment

• Provide boarding assistance to students.
• Training to gain knowledge on the following operating procedures: wheelchair lifts, tie‑downs, lap belts, assistive devices, and other bus equipment that ensures the safety of students with disabilities.
• Assist the driver in determining or facilitating seating assignments.

Travel Requirements

• Travels to and from school district buildings, to vehicle service stations, field trip locations and other destinations are required.

Pay Rate

$16.80 per hour.

Work Schedule

20‑29 hours per week, 182 days.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Willingness to help special‑needs children.
• Effective human relations skills that include a calm and patient personality.
• Ability to possess a positive attitude towards students and staff.
• Ability in adhering to safety rules and practices.
• Ability to read and write.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Seldom = Less than 25% Occasional = 26 to 50% Often = 51 to 75% Very Frequent = Greater than 75%

Physical Requirement Percentage of Time

Ability to sit for extended periods of time. Very Frequent.

Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws, codes, rules and policies and other printed matter. Very Frequent.

Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation. Very Frequent.

Ability to lift 25 pounds. Occasional.

Ability to carry 25 pounds. Occasional.

Ability to reach in all directions. Very Frequent.

License/ Registration/ Certification

• N/A

Education

• Ability to read and write.

Experience

• Previous experience in special education is preferred.

FLSA Status

Non‑Exempt

Apply online: https://www.applitrack.com/perryschools/onlineapp/