Student Bus Monitor for Disabilities Support

Princeton Independent School District; Princeton (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Princeton Independent School District is seeking a Bus Monitor to ride buses with students with disabilities and assist the driver in providing safe, orderly transportation.

You will help students board and exit, reinforce seating rules, and communicate with teachers and parents regarding behavior. The role includes learning each student’s unique needs and following district safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and follow written or verbal instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to operate safety equipment and adaptive equipment.
• Ability to manage student behavior.
• Ability to work well with children with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist students on and off the bus according to their individual needs including lifting and carrying students with disabilities.
• Supervise students as they board and exit the bus and cross the street following established safety procedures.
• Escort students into the building and deliver to their assigned destination.
• Instruct students on safe entering, exiting, and riding rules and regulations.
• Learn and adapt to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
• Manage student behavior and report student discipline problems to appropriate administrator.
• Communicate with teachers and parents regarding student behavior while on bus.
• Complete and maintain accurate route sheets and daily forms.
• Operate equipment according to safety procedures and ensure belts/harnesses used correctly.
• Follow emergency procedures including evacuation and basic first aid assistance.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Follow procedures established by transportation and special education offices.
• Assist driver with bus cleanliness and pre/post-trip inspections.

Skills

Follow instructions

Communication

Safety equipment operation

Student behavior management

Disability-aware care

Tools

Safety equipment

Job description

Princeton Independent School District is seeking a Bus Monitor to ride buses with students with disabilities and assist the driver in providing safe, orderly transportation.

You will help students board and exit, reinforce seating rules, and communicate with teachers and parents regarding behavior. The role includes learning each student’s unique needs and following district safety procedures.