School Bus Monitor

Central School District 51; Washington (IL); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

12 Paid Sick Days per Full School Year

3 Paid Personal Days per Full School Year

IMRF Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending Account Option

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Central School District 51 is seeking a part-time Bus Monitor to ensure student safety during transport. The role involves supervising students, enforcing safety standards on the bus, and maintaining student lists. Applicants need a high school diploma or GED, must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, and complete background checks. This position operates during the school year, on days students are present. Benefits include paid sick and personal days, as well as an IMRF Retirement Plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must have the ability to interact well with students and staff.
• Successful completion of fingerprint-based criminal background check and employment physical.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor students while on the school bus.
• Enforce school safety standards at all times.
• Report students who cause issues on the bus.
• Maintain accurate rider lists and updated seating charts.

Skills

Interaction with students and staff

Lifting/moving up to 50 pounds

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

TITLE

Bus Monitor (Part-Time)

RATE

$20/hr

BENEFITS

• 12 Paid Sick Days per Full School Year
• 3 Paid Personal Days per Full School Year
• IMRF Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending Account Option
• Employee Assistance Program

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must be able to lift and /or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must have the ability to interact well with students and staff.
• Successful completion of fingerprint based criminal background check (IL State Police and FBI), sex offender and violent youth offender screening, and employment physical.

REPORTS TO

Transportation Director and Superintendent

JOB GOAL

Ensures that the student is placed safely in the appropriate child safety restraint system before transport to and from school. Rides with students to ensure their safety during transport; ability to support students with any special needs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise and monitor students while on the school bus.
• Be aware of and enforce school safety standards at all times.
• Reports students who cause issues on the bus to the director of transportation.
• Assists in maintaining an accurate, current rider lists and updated seating chart for the bus.
• Assists in keeping the assigned bus clean.
• Establishes and maintains a calm, pleasant, and safe atmosphere on the school bus.
• Maintains a professional attitude while being responsible for students on all routes and out of district trips.
• Maintains regular attendance and punctuality to ensure teamwork and the completion of job duties essential to the daily operation of the school.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the director of transportation or superintendent.
• Adheres to a professional code of ethics which includes confidentiality of school related matters and loyalty to the school district.

NOTE

Note: The above description is illustrative of most tasks and responsibilities. It is not all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

9 months on school days when students are present or need to be transported to and from an extracurricular event. Hourly rate approved by the Board of Education.

EVALUATION

All non-certified employees receive a minimum of one written evaluation per year. The bus driver will be evaluated by the transportation director in collaboration with the superintendent.