Substitute Bus Monitor

Southside ISD; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Substitute Bus Monitor to ensure the safe transportation of students with disabilities. In this vital role, you will assist students on and off the bus, maintain discipline, and work closely with the bus driver to create a safe environment. The position requires excellent communication skills, punctuality, and the ability to work well with children who have special needs. If you are compassionate, dependable, and ready to make a difference in the lives of students, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred with a satisfactory background check.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work with children with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist students on/off the bus and ensure their safety.
• Maintain discipline and communicate with parents and guardians.
• Follow emergency procedures and assist with first aid if necessary.

Skills

Verbal communication

Safety equipment operation

Working with children with disabilities

Punctuality

Basic English comprehension

Document interpretation

Education

High school graduate or GED equivalent

Tools

Wheelchair lifts

Adaptive equipment

Job description

Job Title: Substitute Bus Monitor

Reports to: Director of Transportation

Dept./School: Transportation

Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt

Pay Grade: $15.00 an hour

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Rides the school bus and helps the driver ensure the safe and orderly transportation of students with disabilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Certification Requirements

• High school graduate or GED equivalent preferred
• Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to follow verbal instructions and communicate effectively
• Ability to operate safety equipment and adaptive equipment
• Ability to work well with children with disabilities
• Punctual and dependable
• Must be able to understand instructions and communicate in basic English
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Assist students on/off the bus as needed
• Escort children across street to/from curb
• Assist special needs students individually as needed
• Secure students in seats, wheelchairs, or other devices used for the safety of the students
• Work cooperatively with driver in maintaining safe conditions on the bus
• Maintain good rapport with students, parents and guardians
• Maintain discipline in-route. Notifies appropriate campus personnel of problem students or unusual happenings
• Know bus routes well enough to guide a substitute driver
• Help driver keep bus clean
• May be required to work with wheelchairs
• Work irregular hours as needed
• May be required to lift younger students into or out of car seats
• Supervise use of seat belts, harnesses, or car seat seats by students
• Follow emergency procedures and helps driver administer first aid, if necessary
• Operate equipment according to established safety procedures
• Follow established procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting, assisting students, etc
• Maintain a consistent professional demeanor and appearance
• Ensure compliance with the Texas Educator’s Code of Ethics
• Daily attendance and punctuality at work are essential functions of the job

Supervisory Responsibilities:

N/A

Equipment Used:

• Wheelchair lifts, ramps, locks, and special needs adaptive equipment.

Mental Demands:

• Ability to read, concentrate, communicate (verbally and written), interpret, reason, understand verbal instructions, memorize, coordinate, compile, compute.
• Work with frequent interruptions and maintain emotional control under stress

Physical Demands:

• Frequent: Sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs and/or ramps, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive hand motions, hearing, speaking clearly, visual acuity, distinguishing colors, driving, traveling.
• Occasional: Lifting, heavy, 45 pounds or more

Environmental Factors:

• Frequent exposure to: temperature extremes (hot and cold), humidity extremes, noise, low or intense illumination, vibration
• Occasional exposure to: biological hazards (communicable diseases, bacteria, insects, mold, fungi, etc.)
• Work outside, work around moving objects or vehicles, work on uneven surfaces, work alone, work prolonged or irregular hours

Nondiscrimination Statement:

The Southside School District considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, marital or veteran status, the presence of a medical condition, disability, or any other legally protected status.