Bus Monitor

Position Type:
ESP - Transportation
Date Posted:
12/14/2023
Location:
TRANSPORTATION
Closing Date:
Until filled
Hours per Day:
8
FTE:
1.0
Days per Year:
176
Reports to:
Transportation Manager
Pay Level:
AUX/TECH 01
Pay Rate:
$20.60-$24.33 per hour
How to Apply:
External and internal candidates can apply online at www.westminsterpublicschools.org by 4pm of the closing date. For all current District employees, please submit an online Internal Application along with an updated resume by 4pm of the closing date. Incomplete applications or resumes received in lieu of applications will not be considered.
Selection Process:
Applications will be reviewed and selected candidates will be interviewed. Due to a high volume of applications received, candidates will only be contacted if selected for an interview. Additional testing may be conducted. Post-offer background screenings are required.
Job Purpose:
Ensure every child reaches their full potential
By
Monitoring special needs students on the school bus to ensure a safe, secure, positive and nurturing environment to foster student learning while sustaining a high level of customer service.
Qualifications:
Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of experience working with children desired.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Operating knowledge of wheel chair lifts desired.
• English language skills, bilingual desired.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Personal computer and keyboarding skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate and interact with all levels of personnel in a positive and cooperative manner.
• Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret policies and procedures, laws, rules and instructions.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to pass various pre-employment background screenings.
• Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, building and department procedures.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

• American Heart Association CPR and First Aid Certificate required within three months of hire.
• BOCES Safety training certificate required within 60 days of hire.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Maintain student safety to and from school/destination on school buses by:
   1. Establishing a safe and orderly environment, e.g., Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook.
   2. Adhering to District and Transportation Department guidelines and procedures.
   3. Complying with proper health and safety processes and procedures, e.g., Universal Precautions, Crisis Prevention Intervention.
   4. Assisting students on/off the bus, e.g., medical equipment, backpacks, wheelchair lifts, Star seats.
   5. Assisting with safety drills for students.

1. Maintain communications by:
   1. Conferencing with supervisor, District staff, parents and students and/or law enforcement officers, e.g., assigned routes, schedules, special needs accommodations, accident reports, field trips, student safety, disciplinary actions.
   2. Being accessible via District communication devices.
   3. Responding to requests submitted electronically.
   4. Conveying route to substitute driver when picking up and dropping off students.

1. Maintain accurate records by:
   1. Compiling data for reporting to federal, state, local agencies and District e.g., verification of time worked, mileage, student attendance count/roster, field trips, and traffic violations.
   2. Reporting incidents in a timely manner, e.g., discipline/behavior, child neglect/abuse, injuries, accidents.
   3. Participating in required professional development and training.

1. Assist Bus Driver to maintain District assets by:
   1. Ensuring proper functionality of assigned vehicle.
   2. Cleaning the bus interior daily and exterior as needed.
   3. Complying with federal, state, local and District safety guidelines and regulations, e.g., pre-trip/post-trip.
   4. Performing other tasks as assigned.

1. Provide services to the District by:
   1. Assisting bus drivers in transporting students when a bus is out of commission.
   2. Performing other tasks as assigned.

1. Maintain a high level of productivity by cross training within the department.

1. Maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality of any information regarding students, personnel and all job-related matters.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
The physical demands, work environment factors and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Activities (amount of time):
Stand
Under 1/3
Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
Under 1/3
Walk
Under 1/3
Talk
1/3 to 2/3
Sit
1/3 to 2/3
Hear
1/3 to 2/3
Use hands to finger, handle or feed
1/3 to 2/3
Taste
None
Reach with hands and arms
1/3 to 2/3
Smell
Under 1/3
Climb or balance
Under 1/3
Weight & Force Demands (amount of time):
Up to 10 pounds
Under 1/3
Up to 100 pounds
Under 1/3
Up to 25 pounds
1/3 to 2/3
More than 100 pounds
None
Up to 50 pounds
1/3 to 2/3
Mental Functions (amount of time):
Compare
Under 1/3
Compute
Under 1/3
Analyze
Under 1/3
Synthesize
None
Communicate
Over 2/3
Evaluate
1/3 to 2/3
Copy
Under 1/3
Interpersonal Skills
Over 2/3
Coordinate
Under 1/3
Compile
1/3 to 2/3
Instruct
1/3 to 2/3
Negotiate
1/3 to 2/3
Work Environment (amount of time):
Wet or humid conditions (non-weather)
None
Extreme cold (non-weather)
Under 1/3
Work near moving mechanical parts
1/3 to 2/3
Extreme heat (non-weather)
Under 1/3
Work in high, precarious places
Under 1/3
Risk of electrical shock
Under 1/3
Fumes or airborne particles
Over 2/3
Work with explosives
None
Toxic or caustic chemicals
Under 1/3
Risk of radiation
None
Outdoor weather conditions
1/3 to 2/3
Vibration
Over 2/3
Vision Demands (items listed are required):
Close vision (clear vision at 20" or less)
Distance vision (clear vision at 20' or more)
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
Peripheral vision
Depth perception
Ability to adjust focus
Noise Level (exposure level):
Moderate
Westminster Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. District policy prohibits discrimination against any applicant on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or expression, or other legally protected characteristics. Complaints in these matters should be addressed to the Chief of Staff, 6933 Raleigh Street, Westminster, CO 80030, phone: (303) 428-3511, email: rwilcox@westminsterpublicschools.org. Although the position is based at a school/department, the employer is Westminster Public Schools.