Special Education Bus Monitor

UNION R-XI SCHOOL DISRTICT; Union (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

UNION R-XI SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking a Bus Monitor to assist in the safe transport of students to and from school and related activities. You will monitor student behavior, log pretrip inspections, and help maintain route data and safety standards.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, First Aid/CPR certification, and experience with school-aged students. Training and collaboration with transportation staff are essential to meet district and state requirements.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Active First Aid and CPR certification.
• Experience working with diverse school-aged students.
• Experience with special education or high-need students preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safe transportation of students to and from school and events.
• Manage student behavior and maintain discipline on the bus.
• Conduct and log pretrip inspections for safety and readiness.
• Maintain route data in accordance with district and state rules.
• Communicate effectively with parents, students, and staff.
• Attend monthly safety meetings and trainings as available.

Skills

Relationship building

Positive attitude

Team commitment

Collaboration with administration

Knowledge of bus routes

Trade terminology

Group meetings with parents/students

Bus equipment familiarity

Attention to detail

Ability to handle loud environments

Education

High School diploma or GED

First Aid and CPR training

Experience with school-aged students

Experience with special education/high needs students (preferred)

Job description

• Ability and willingness to build relationships and develop rapport with students, staff, and families.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude while always exhibiting a problemsolving mindset.
• Unyielding commitment to the team and doing what’s best for kids.
• Willingness to work with building and district administration to ensure the needs of students are met.
• Knowledge of districts roads and bus routes.
• Knowledge of trade terminology.
• Ability to actively participate in group meetings with parents, students, and administration.
• Knowledge of equipment associated with a school bus; including lift equipment and two way radios.
• Ability to maintain an extremely demanding level of attention.
• Ability to be exposed to very loud noise levels.

BUS MONITOR

CLASSIFICATION:

Classified

Essential Skills

• Ability and willingness to build relationships and develop rapport with students, staff, and families.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude while always exhibiting a problemsolving mindset.
• Unyielding commitment to the team and doing what’s best for kids.
• Willingness to work with building and district administration to ensure the needs of students are met.
• Knowledge of districts roads and bus routes.
• Knowledge of trade terminology.
• Ability to actively participate in group meetings with parents, students, and administration.
• Knowledge of equipment associated with a school bus; including lift equipment and two way radios.
• Ability to maintain an extremely demanding level of attention.
• Ability to be exposed to very loud noise levels.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent GED.
• First Aid and CPR training.
• Experience working with schoolaged students with a widerange of backgrounds and needs required.
• Experience working with special education and high needs students preferred.

REPORTS TO:

Transportation Supervisor

JOB GOAL:

Assist witht the safe transporation of students to and from school and related functions.

Performance Responsibilities

• Ensure the safe transportion of students of all ages to and from school and extracurricular activities.
• Manage student behavior and maintain discipline on the bus.
• Conduct and log pretrip inspections to check for cleanliness, safety, proper mechanical functions and adequate fuel levels.
• Maintain and track route data as mandated by school and state regulations.
• Maintain CPR and First Aid Training.
• Maintain the confidentiality of students discipline and medical records.
• Report mechanical problems to the bus driver and district transportation supervisor.
• Attend monthly safety meetings and inservices as available.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate positively and constructively to parents, students, administration and others.
• Other duties and responsibilities assigned by the Transportation Supervisor and district administration.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

175 Days per year

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of classified personnel.

PHYS ICAL, MENTAL AND VISUAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk and sit. Additionally, the employee may occasionally be required to push or lift up to 50 lbs as necessary for the safety and wellbeing of others. Lastly, this job requires the employee to have the vision ability to read handwritten or typed materials, and meet multiple demands from several people while interacting with other staff and the public.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

JOB DUTIES:

The most significant duties of this position have been included in this job description. However, this job description is not an exhaustive list of all duties performed. In addition, the District may modify this position as needed to reflect the assignment of additional or supplemental duties assigned. Employees are expected to perform all assigned duties regardless of whether such duties appear in this job description.

Revised: June 1, 2016