Bus Monitor

Bus Monitor, Full Time

To assist in the care, safety and support of students to and from school on an assigned transportation route while traveling in a school bus in an assigned vehicle. Responsible for the safe and appropriate operation of adaptive equipment assigned to the school bus/vehicle and/or assigned to the students riding the school bus. Assist the school bus driver in providing age-appropriate activities to reduce inappropriate behaviors and meet the goals established by the student's Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and/or Behavioral Intervention Plan (BIP).

Reports To Director for Transportation Services or designee Supervisory Responsibilities None Salary $16.45/hr

Qualifications First-Aid Certification CPR Certification Pre-employment medical examination, including drug/alcohol test and tuberculosis clearance Pass a Regional Office of Education Fingerprint/Background Clearance including Federal Bureau of Investigation

Physical Requirements The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant finger dexterity in order to operate a two-way radio when needed. Ability to climb stairs and safely assist students in evacuating the bus through the emergency exit door. Generally the job requires 60% sitting, 20% walking, and 20% standing. Must be able to demonstrate and perform the emergency, evacuation procedures as described and defined by the Illinois School Bus Driver Training Curriculum and endorsed by the Illinois Secretary of State, Illinois Department of Transportation and the Illinois State Board of Education. These procedures involve, but are not limited to, sitting on floor of the school bus at the rear door and scooting out the rear door to the ground, and assisting students safely off the bus. The job is performed in a motorized vehicle in all types of weather and traffic conditions.

Term of Employment 177 days 11 paid holidays Completion of mandated training through Global Compliance Network within first 45 days of employment. FLSA Non Exempt Status Evaluation Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of Educational Support Personnel.