SCHOOL BUS MONITOR POOL

Atlanta Public Schools; Banning (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlanta Public Schools in the United States is seeking a Bus Monitor to assist students during loading and unloading, monitor behavior on the bus, and provide special assistance to students using wheelchairs or adaptive devices. The role includes first aid attention to injured or ill students and ensuring safety protocols are followed throughout transport operations.

Responsibilities include assisting with loading/unloading, operating wheelchair lifts, aiding the bus driver with routes, and

Qualifications

• Safety protocols for student transport and behavior management.
• Knowledge of first aid and CPR/ AED basics.
• Ability to assist students with disabilities and communicate calmly.

Responsibilities

• Monitor students for safety and order on the bus; ensure seatbelts are worn.
• Provide loading/unloading assistance; assist wheelchair users with lifts and securing devices.
• Support the bus driver with routes and directions; assist during backing operations.
• Participate in emergencies, drills, and evacuations; operate emergency exits as needed.
• Maintain bus cleanliness and report any maintenance issues.
• Attend scheduled shifts during regular business hours.

Skills

Safety awareness

First aid knowledge

Patience and communication

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Wheelchair lift operation

Job description

Position Type: TRANSPORTATION/ SCHOOL BUS MONITOR

Date Posted: 3/9/2024

Location: Operations: Transportation

Position Summary: The Bus Monitor provides assistance to students while loading and unloading; monitors the students' behavior while on the bus; provides special assistance to students in wheelchairs and other adaptive devices; provides first aid attention to injured or ill students.

Essential Duties:

• Monitors students while on bus; maintains safety and order on the bus, ensures students wear seatbelts; provides first aid to ill or injured students.
• Assists students load and unload the bus; provides special assistance to students in wheelchairs, including operating the lift and strapping and securing wheelchairs on vehicle.
• Assists bus driver with routes and directions; assists bus driver while backing the vehicle.
• Provides assistance during emergencies, evacuation planning and drills; provides knowledge and operates emergency window exits.
• Maintains cleanliness of bus; sweeps bus interior; removes all trash items.
• Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.
• Required to attend scheduled shift during regular business hours as mandated.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Transportation of students. Transporting of students with disabilities and use of necessary and/or required equipment. Safely operate a wheelchair hydraulic lift. Ability to assist students with patience and understanding . Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school officials, parents, associates and students. Ability to care for students with special needs and assist them while on the bus. Ability to stay calm and in control during emergency situations.

Minimum Requirements:

Education

• HS Diploma or GEDrequired

Certification/License

• Certified in first aid and CPR (adult and child) preferred

Work Experience

• 1 year of work experience as bus monitor preferred

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.

Vision

Ability to read small print and view a computer screen for prolonged periods.

Hearing

Ability to tolerate exposure to noisy conditions.

Speech

Ability to be understood in face-to-face communications, to speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood over a telephone or computer.

Upper Body Mobility

Ability to use hands to grasp, and manipulate small objects; manipulate fingers, twist and bend at wrist and elbow; extend arms to reach outward and upward; use hands and arms to lift objects; turn, raise, and lower head. Strength: Ability to lift, push, pull and/or carry objects which weigh as much as 5 or more pounds on a frequent basis. Incumbent may be required to physically restrain parties involved in a conflict.

Environmental Requirements

Ability to encounter constant work interruptions; work cooperatively with others; work independently; work indoors.

Mental Requirements

Ability to read, write, understand, interpret and apply information at a moderately complex level essential for successful job performance; math skills at a high school proficiency level; judgement and the ability to process information quickly; learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards; give verbal instruction; rank tasks in order of importance; copy, compare, compile and coordinate information and records. Understand how to manage stress.

Additional Work Conditions & Physical Abilities

Ability to be flexible and adapt as needed between various in-person working environments.

The Atlanta Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex,citizenship, ethnic or national origin, age, disability, medical status, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, or any legally protected status in any of its employment practices, educational programs, services or activities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

This job description is intended to accurately reflect the duties, responsibilities and requirements of the position. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. Management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.