School Bus Monitor

Job Title: Bus Monitor

Reports to: Director of Transportation

Dept./School: Transportation

Primary purpose:

Ensure safe and orderly transportation of students on assigned route. Monitor students to ensure their safety and assist the driver as needed.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High School Diploma or GED

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Must be 18 years of age
• Ability to pass alcohol and drug test
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Knowledge of student discipline procedure
• Ability to manage student behavior
• Must be able to evacuate self and students out of the bus in case of an emergency

Experience:

None

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Supervise students while they board and leave the bus and cross the street.
• Communicate with teachers and parents on a daily basis regarding student behavior while on bus.
• Maintain discipline; report student discipline problems to appropriate administrator.
• Instruct students on safe riding rules and regulations.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area that could cause an accident and inform supervisory of any conditions that are not correctable immediately.
• Report any hazardous conditions along the route.
• Operate two-way radio equipment to communicate with transportation office.
• Work irregular hours as needed.
• Attend and complete required training program to maintain safety certification.
• Equipment Used:

School bus, safety equipment (flares, reflective signs), fire extinguisher.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control. Continual sitting, reaching, and repetitive hand and arm motions. Work outside and inside; moderate exposure to extreme temperature (hot) and vehicle fumes.

Must be able to evacuate self and students out of the bus in case of an emergency

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $12.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $12