Substitute Bus Monitor

Newport Independent Schools; United States; On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport Independent Schools is seeking a bus aide to support the bus driver by maintaining discipline and safety on the route. You will help with loading, seating arrangements, and assisting students during travel to ensure a smooth, secure ride for all riders.

The position involves keeping basic records, communicating with classroom staff and parents, and following state transportation guidelines. A high school diploma or GED is preferred, with training provided as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or progress toward
• Knowledge of safety procedures on school transportation is preferred

Responsibilities

• Maintain discipline on the bus during operation.
• Assist with loading, unloading and seating of students.
• Assist driver with documentation and record-keeping.
• Coordinate seating for pre-kindergarten students as required by guidelines.
• Communicate with classroom aides, teachers, principals and parents as appropriate.
• Attend in-service trainings as assigned.

Skills

Discipline & safety

Student communication

Record-keeping

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

BASIC FUNCTION

Assist school bus driver in maintaining discipline while bus is in operation; maintain proper records and documentation; assist student loading, unloading and seating arrangements as required.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

• Assist the bus driver in maintaining discipline on school bus; monitor and assist students while bus is in operation.
• Consult with and assist bus driver in documentation of student information, record-keeping and completing route surveys.
• Assist driver in assuring seat belts, harnesses and wheel chair clamps are secured as required.
• Assist parents and school personnel with safe loading and unloading of students; coordinate seating of pre-kindergarten students as required by State Transportation Guidelines.
• Communicate with classroom aides, teachers, principals, and parents concerning student background, medical problems and behavior as appropriate.
• Maintain current knowledge of Emergency Evacuation procedures.
• Assist handicapped children on and off the bus and escort children across street upon return home; lift children as required; assure responsible adult meets students leaving the bus.
• Attend in-service meetings and training courses as assigned.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Safe practices concerning school bus transportation.
• Basic record-keeping techniques.
• Applicable sections of the KAR and other applicable laws.
• Health and safety regulations.

ABILITY TO

• Maintain proper records and documentation.
• Assist student loading, unloading and seating arrangements as required.
• Understand and relate to children with special needs.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Lift students according to established guidelines.
• Maintain current knowledge of Emergency Evacuation procedures.
• Maintain routine records.
• Observe health and safety regulations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D, preferred