School Bus Safety & Student Support Aide

Atlanta Public Schools; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlanta Public Schools is seeking a Bus Monitor to assist students during loading and unloading, and to monitor behavior while on the bus. The role includes helping students with wheelchairs and adaptive devices, and providing first aid when needed.

Responsibilities include ensuring seat belt use, aiding the driver with routes, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting emergency procedures and drills. A HS diploma or GED is required, with CPR/First Aid preferred.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Certification in first aid and CPR (adult and child) preferred.
• Approximately 1 year of bus monitoring or related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.
• Required to attend scheduled shift during regular business hours as mandated.

Skills

Student transport

Wheelchair lift operation

Patience & understanding

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Atlanta Public Schools is seeking a Bus Monitor to assist students during loading and unloading, and to monitor behavior while on the bus. The role includes helping students with wheelchairs and adaptive devices, and providing first aid when needed.

Responsibilities include ensuring seat belt use, aiding the driver with routes, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting emergency procedures and drills. A HS diploma or GED is required, with CPR/First Aid preferred.