DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: All monitors are required to assist Pre K and Elementary children on the proper loading and unloading procedures, which may include assisting children off the bus to the approved loading and unloading bus stop.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
- Rides on school bus in order to perform duties and responsibilities;
- Monitors and maintains order on school bus and ensures that student passengers are seated while bus is in motion;
- Oversees and monitors student passengers and their behavior;
- Assists student passengers to climb aboard, enter, and leave, climb down from, the bus;
- Seats and places student passengers as necessary;
- May operate lift and secure restraint devices and wheelchair locks to load and unload student passengers with disabilities;
- Provides other assistance to students and drivers as needed;
- May operate a lift to load and unload handicapped student passengers and secures restraint devices and wheelchair locks;
- Performs a variety of related activities as required.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Must possess strong communication skills, be able to understand traffic directions and routing procedures. Must be able to lift at least 35lbs.
REQUIREMENTS: Monitors will be required to pass a physical conditioning test mandated by NYS DOT and NYSED.