Substitute Bus Monitor

POSITION: Accommodation Route School Bus Monitor

REPORTS TO: Transportation Director

HOURS OF WORK/DAYS: 180 days per year (student days)

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for assisting school bus driver with transporting children who require transportation accommodations established by the student's Individualized Education Plan (IEP) from home to school and from school to home.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Help special needs students board and exit the school bus safely.
• Responsible for making sure all students are secure in their assigned bus seat before the school bus is in motion.
• In conjunction with the bus driver, monitor will provide direct supervision of students with special needs.
• Allow for flexibility of route changes and delays to accommodate student needs.
• Pick up students in the morning and return them home or to the designated bus stop in the afternoon.
• Follow a planned route on a time schedule.
• Ensure children stay in their seat at all times.
• Redirect unruly children and report inappropriate behavior to school administration for disciplinary action.
• Follow traffic laws and state and federal transit regulations
• Follow safety procedures to make sure they and all kids are safe
• Report accidents immediately.
• Enforce rules regarding conduct.
• All other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION: High school diploma or High School Equivalent

EXPERIENCE: Must have a good driving history record.

REQUIRED PHYSICAL SKILLS: : Ability to sit, stand, walk, ascend/descend stairs, use hands to finger, handle or feel; talk and hear.

REQUIRED GENERAL SKILLS: Exceptional problem-solving and written and oral communication skills; strong ability to process tasks using online resources and a variety of software, including standard office software.

This position is a part-time, non-exempt position.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job related duties request by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the Corporation.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must posses the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.