School Bus Monitor

Transportation Department

Covington (GA)

On-site

USD 17,000 - 24,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Newton County Schools Transportation Department in Covington, Georgia is seeking a Bus Monitor to help supervise students during transport and loading/unloading, ensuring safety and orderly conduct. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, being at least 21, and passing background checks and a physical examination.

The Bus Monitor will support the driver, enforce bus rules, and assist with evacuations in emergencies, while maintaining a neat appearance and professional demeanor.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Must be at least 21 years of age.
  • Must sign a release form for criminal record check and must complete and pass a physical examination.

Responsibilities

  • Assist students during transport and during loading and unloading
  • Properly secure students and/or equipment
  • Inform students of bus safety requirements
  • Monitor student behavior to diffusing situations and preventing distraction to the driver or injury to students
  • Assist in the evacuation of students from the bus during emergencies
  • Attend all safety meetings as required
  • Promote positive public relations
  • Work cooperatively with all students, system personnel, and parents
  • Perform other duties as requested

Skills

Teamwork
Effective communication
Neat appearance
Professional demeanor

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title:

Bus Monitor

Pay Grade:

C

Days/Months:

182/10

Department:

Transportation

Classification:

Non-Exempt

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Ensure students are transported in a safe to and from school and other destinations as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be at least 21 years of age

Must sign a release form for criminal record check Must complete and pass a physical examination

Education/Certification

  • High school diploma or GED required

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Assist students during transport and during loading and unloading
  • Properly secure students and/or equipment
  • Inform students of bus safety requirements
  • Monitor student behavior for the purpose of diffusing situations and/or preventing distraction to the driver or injury to students
  • Assist in the evacuation of students from the bus during emergencies
  • Attend all safety meetings as required
  • Promote positive public relations
  • Word cooperatively with all students, system personnel, and parents
  • Perform other duties as requested

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Neat and professional appearance
  • Professional and positive attitude and demeanor
School Bus Monitor

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Job Details

Job ID: 5955741
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title:

Bus Monitor

Pay Grade:

C

Supervisor:

Zone Supervisor

Days/Months:

182/10

Department:

Transportation

Classification:

Non-Exempt

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Ensure students are transported in a safe to and from school and other destinations as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be at least 21 years of age

Must sign a release form for criminal record check Must complete and pass a physical examination

Education/Certification

  • High school diploma or GED required

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Assist students during transport and during loading and unloading
  • Properly secure students and/or equipment
  • Inform students of bus safety requirements
  • Monitor student behavior for the purpose of diffusing situations and/or preventing distraction to the driver or injury to students
  • Assist in the evacuation of students from the bus during emergencies
  • Attend all safety meetings as required
  • Promote positive public relations
  • Word cooperatively with all students, system personnel, and parents
  • Perform other duties as requested

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Effective communication skills
  • Neat and professional appearance
  • Professional and positive attitude and demeanor

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $14.58 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Transportation

Job Requirements
  • Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Contact Information
  • Keisa Caslin , Director of Transportation
  • Transportation Department
  • Email: caslin.keisa@newton.k12.ga.us
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