SUMMARY: The position of the Bus Monitor for the 0-5 Head Start program is responsible for maintaining compliance and safely transporting children to and from the Head Start Program on a daily basis.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• The Bus Monitor is responsible to Sign in/out when arriving and departing Head Start Sites.

• The Bus Monitor is responsible for assisting children to load and unload the School Bus.

• The Bus Monitor is responsible for ensuring all children are completely secure in child safety restraints after the child sits down on the School Bus.

• The Bus Monitor is responsible for ensuring release of children only to a person over the age of 16 that is on the approved contact list for that child. Doing so by checking a Photo ID for the person.

• The Bus Monitor is responsible for assisting the School Bus Driver in notifying parents of pertinent information by aiding in distributing fliers, notices, etc.

• The Bus Monitor is responsible for assisting in maintaining accurate records on children that are riding the Bus that they are a monitor on.

• The Bus Monitor is responsible for assisting children, if need be, to or from their pick-up or drop-off address.

• The Bus Monitor is responsible for completing a full walk through of the entire School Bus before exiting the School Bus following the route.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be 19 years of age.

• Able to work with children, staff, parents and others.

• Must be willing to work a split shift.

• Must meet DCFS requirements which includes a background check

• Must be able to pass a medical exam certifying freedom form communicable diseases and illegal substances.

• Must be able to obtain a CPR Certification and First Aid Certification.

• Must be able to lift at least 40 lbs.

The Springfield Urban League, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.