School Van Monitor - Yough School District

Van Monitor

A Van Monitor is a person who, generally under the direction of a School Van Driver, rides in a Van over designated routes transporting school students or clients to and from school or other designated locations. In addition, a Van Monitor may ride a Van to assist and monitor clients on private charter trips. Van Monitors may sometimes work with loud and disruptive clients. Monitors may also work with special needs individuals.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Monitor students and daily school van activities to ensure proper conduct at all times, and adherence to proper and safe behavior standards on the Van.
• Maintain attendance and ridership records and assign seating, as necessary, to ensure good student behavior.
• Observe and learn established Van routes so when substitute drivers are operating the Van, directional and routing assistance can be given.
• As requested by the Operations Manager or Dispatcher, verify route turn for turn sheets and note any route changes with written notes.
• As requested by the Operations Manager or Dispatcher, make additional directional or landmark notations on Van route sheets to assist future new or substitute Van drivers
• As requested by the Operations Manager or Dispatcher, observe and track route timing, such as total time en route; time between stops, loading and unloading times or any other requested information for the purpose of establishing route efficiency.
• Ensure safe loading and unloading of students on and off the Van.
• As required, verify student use of seatbelts and assist with securing or removing belts.
• Assist Van Driver with sweeping and cleaning bus interior
• Establish and maintain effective communications and working relationships with Operations Manager, Dispatcher, Van Driver, district personnel, students, and parents
• All other duties as assigned

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to comprehend and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor and co-workers
• Ability to verbally communicate clearly with Operations Manager, Dispatcher, students, drivers, school officials, and parents
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may work in outside weather conditions and be exposed to heat, cold, wet and/or humid weather conditions
• The noise level in the work environment can be moderately loud
• Attend work on a regular and dependable basis
• Ability to successfully pass required State and Federal Background Checks and Pre-Employment Drug Screen
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job
• Ability to comply with all policies and procedures established by company

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Valid PA Driver's License or Photo ID

STA is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants; Returning military are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. Must be eligible to work in the US without restrictions.

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