SPED Cab Monitor (SY26-27)

This posting is intended to create a pool of qualified applicants for the position listed above. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis throughout the year. As positions matching this job description become available, candidates from this pool may be contacted for further consideration. The specific location and position identification number is subject to change but the responsibilities, qualifications and terms of employment will remain the same. The position will remain open to support hiring needs as they arise across the school district

Title: SPED Cab Monitor

Reports to: Yard Manager for Special Education Monitors

Job Overview: SPED Cab Monitors are assigned to monitor and assist students with special needs while they are being transported to and from school.

Responsibilities:

• The Bus Monitors are responsible for implementing approved behavioral management strategies to ensure safe transportation of students to and from school.
• A special education cab monitor is responsible for being at work on time every day and establishing positive relationships with students and parents.
• Assisting parents and school-based staff with safe loading and unloading of students; coordinating seating of students on the bus
• Communicating with paras, teachers, school leaders, and parents concerning relevant student background, medical considerations, and behavior plans as appropriate
• Partnering with the bus driver to ensure that the correct students board the bus and are dropped off at the correct stops
• Ensuring students' seat belts and Child Restraint Systems are secured while riding the bus; assisting the bus driver with operating wheelchair clamps
• Demonstrate ability to prevent, intervene, or de-escalate disruptive or dangerous student behavior
• Report all incidents/accidents and complete required reports as needed in writing
• Attend general and need-specific training courses as directed
• Capable of assessing situations in emergencies and quickly reacting with necessary measures for the protection and well-being of all students.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

Knowledge:

• Basic knowledge of school bus safety
• Hold a current CPR Certification or be able to complete training and provide proof of certification within 60 days of employment.

Ability to:

• Ability to operate a wide variety of safety equipment and adaptive equipment on buses, including wheelchairs, wheelchair lifts, Child Safety Restraint Systems, and other safety equipment, in a safe and effective manner
• Move a wheelchair on and off the bus as needed

Qualifications - Required:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to enter/exit the bus via steps repeatedly
• Ability to lift 25-49 lbs

Qualifications - Preferred:

• Previous experience working in a school setting and or with school-aged children is preferred

TERMS:

The Boston Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics, natural or protective hairstyle, military status, immigration status, English language proficiency, or any other factor prohibited by law in its programs and activities. BPS does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals' dignity or interferes with their ability to work or learn. If you require an accommodation pursuant to the ADA for the application process, please contact the Accommodations Unit at accommodations@bostonpublicschools.org.