Substitute Bus Monitor - Special Services

Perry Township Schools; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 23,143; Part time

Job summary

Perry Township Schools is looking for a Bus Monitor to assist school bus drivers in safely transporting students. The role involves understanding the special needs of children, promoting a positive environment, and following safety protocols. Ideal candidates should have a patience, a positive attitude towards students, and a willingness to help. The position is as needed, less than 20 hours per week, at a pay rate of $16.80 per hour.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write.
• Previous experience in special education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor special needs of children for safe transportation.
• Develop positive relationships with students and staff.
• Observe mandatory safety rules and regulations.
• Assist drivers with discipline and well-being of students.
• Efficiently follow the assigned schedule.

Skills

Willingness to help special needs children

Effective human relations skills

Positive attitude towards students and staff

Adherence to safety rules and practices

Ability to read and write

Job description

Position Purpose

To assist school bus driver in carrying out their responsibilities with respect to transporting students to and from school in a safe and timely manner.

Bus Monitor - Sub Spec Serv

Essential Job Functions

• Monitors must learn the special needs of the children in order to provide safe and comfortable transportation.
• Develop positive respectful relationships with students and staff.
• Observe all mandatory safety rules and regulations.
• Assist drivers with the discipline and overall well‑being of the students while they are on the bus.
• Efficiently follow assigned schedule.
• Abide by township policies, including guidelines in the Transportation Policy/Procedures Manual.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Equipment

• Provide boarding assistance to students.
• Train to gain knowledge of operating procedures for wheelchair lifts, tie‑downs, lap belts, assistive devices, and other bus equipment that ensures safety of students with disabilities.
• Assist the driver in determining or facilitating seating assignments.

Travel Requirements

• Travel to and from school district buildings, vehicle service stations, field‑trip locations, and other destinations.

Pay Rate

$16.80 per hour.

Work Schedule

As needed. Less than 20 hours per week.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Willingness to help special needs children.
• Effective human relations skills, including a calm and patient personality.
• Positive attitude towards students and staff.
• Adherence to safety rules and practices.
• Ability to read and write.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Seldom = < 25% | Occasional = 26–50% | Often = 51–75% | Very Frequent = > 75%.

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to see for reading laws and codes, rules, policies, and other printed matter.
• Ability to communicate clearly in normal conversation.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds (Very Frequent).
• Ability to carry 25 pounds (Occasional).
• Ability to reach in all directions (Occasional).

License/Registration/Certification

• N/A

Education

• Ability to read and write.

Experience

• Previous experience in special education is preferred.

FLSA Status

Non‑Exempt