Student Safety Bus Monitor | Support & Transit Ops

Henry County Schools; McDonough (GA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

Henry County Schools is seeking a Bus Monitor to assist bus drivers in ensuring the safety of students. The role includes supporting during loading and unloading, conducting emergency drills, and maintaining effective communication with staff and the public.

Applicants must have at least a High School Diploma and demonstrate integrity and professionalism. Physical endurance is essential as the role requires standing, walking, and lifting up to 60 pounds.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or state-approved HSE.
• Ability to work well with staff, students, parents, and other stakeholders.
• Exceptional integrity and strong professional reputation.

Responsibilities

• Assist bus drivers to ensure the physical and emotional safety of students.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with school staff and the public.
• Complete required reports on a timely basis.

Skills

Ability to work well with staff, students, parents, and other stakeholders

Exceptional integrity and commitment to confidentiality

Strong professional reputation

Physical endurance

Education

High School Diploma or state-approved High School Equivalency (HSE)

Job description

Position Title: Bus Monitor

Division: Operations/Transportation

Reports To: Route Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Schedule: Hourly

Work Days: 178

Essential Duties:

• Assist bus drivers on each route to ensure the physical and emotional safety of students.
• Attend training meetings as required by the Director of Transportation.
• Assist with loading and unloading of students. This assistance may include, but is not limited to, lifting, seating, safety belting, etc. of students.
• Become familiar with, and demonstrate competence in, operating special equipment needed to transport students. This special equipment may include, but is not limited to, wheelchairs, mobility chairs, and lifts.
• Assist the bus driver in conducting emergency evacuation drills as required by the Transportation Department.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with school staff, students, and the public.
• Legibly and accurately complete required reports on a timely basis.
• Know, understand, and practice the expectations outlined in the Bus Monitor Duties and Responsibilities document.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or state-approved High School Equivalency (HSE).
• Ability to work well with staff, students, parents, and other stakeholders.
• Exceptional integrity, commitment to confidentiality, excellent character, and strong professional reputation.
• Ability to abide by the Georgia Professional Standards Code of Ethics for Educators.
• Must be regularly, predictably, and reliably at work.
• Ability to be present at the physical worksite.
• Must perform tasks involving prolonged periods of standing, walking, and sitting.
• Must perform routine physical activities such as bending and lifting/pushing/pulling up to 60 pounds.
• Must be able to properly and consistently supervise students, particularly during emergency situations.
• Vision, hearing, written, and verbal communications are essential factors in performing required tasks.