Part Time Bus Monitor - Special Services

Bus Monitor-PT Spec Serv PositionPurpose: To assist school bus driver in carrying out their responsibilities with respect to transport student to and from school in a safe and timely manner.Essential Job Functions:Monitors must learn the special needs of the children in order to provide safe and comfortable transportation.Develop positive respectful relationships with students and staff.Observe all mandatory safety rules and regulations.Bus monitors assist drivers with the discipline, and overall well-being of the students while students are on the bus.Efficiently follow assigned schedule.Abide by township policies to include guidelines listed in the Transportation Policy/Procedures Manual.Assist with other duties as assignedEquipment:Provide boarding assistance to students.Training to gain knowledge on the following operating procedures: wheelchair lifts, tie downs, lap belts, assistive devices, and other bus equipment that ensures the safety of students with disabilities.Assist the driver in determining or facilitating seating assignments.Travel Requirements:Travels to and from school district buildings, to vehicle service stations, field trip locations and other destinations are required.Pay Rate: $16.80 per hour.Work Schedule: 20-29 hours per week 182 days.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Willingness to help special needs children.Effective human relations skills that include a calm and patient personality.Ability to possess and positive attitude towards students and staff.Ability in adhering to safety rules and practices.Ability to read and write.Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards:Physical Requirement Percentage of Time:Ability to sit for extended periods of time. Very FrequentAbility to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter. Very FrequentAbility to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation. Very FrequentAbility to lift 25 pounds. OccasionalAbility to carry 25 pounds. OccasionalAbility to reach in all directions. Very FrequentLicense/ Registration/ Certification: N/AEducation: Ability to read and write.Experience: Previous experience in special education is preferred.FLSA Status: Non-Exempt