Bus Monitor

          Position Title:Bus MonitorFLSA Status: Non Exempt Department: Transportation Code: Location: Transportation Facility Reports to: Transportation Supervisor Position Type: Part time Version: Description of Position: Assist school bus driver in maintaining discipline while the bus is in operation; maintain proper records and documentation; assist student loading, unloading and seating arrangements as required. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists students in getting on the bus and to assigned seats
• Ensures all passengers are properly seated or restrained while riding the bus
• Assist driver in assuring seat belts, harnesses and wheel chair clamps are secured as required
• Assist school personnel with safe loading and unloading of students; coordinate seating of pre-kindergarten students as required by State Transportation Guidelines.
• Communicates with teachers, principals and parents concerning student background, medical issues, and behavior as appropriate
• Assist the school bus driver in maintain discipline while the bus is in operation, so the driver will not be distracted from safe driving
• Maintains a positive, calm attitude and a sot voice while on the job
• Protects students from physical and verbal abuse by anyone on the bus and reports any misbehavior to the bus driver
• Maintain current knowledge of Emergency Evacuation procedures
• Attend in-service meetings and training courses as assigned
• Consult with and assist bus driver in documentation of student information, record-keeping
• Learns the bus route and assists a substitute driver on the route
• Checks the bus to assure there are no students remaining on the bus at the end of each route
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Maintain regular attendance

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Must be able to pass all required training required by the school district and the Mississippi Department of Education
• Must pass police background record check
• Must be eighteen (18) years of age
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.

 
Preferred Skills

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written and oral instructions
• Ability to deal with problems involving students and communicate effectively
• A good Attitude, patience and disposition to work with special education students
• Knowledgeable of safe practices concerning school bus transportation