Bus Monitor

Bus Monitor

Under general supervision, the purpose of the position is to perform school bus monitoring, and provide student and bus operator assistance as needed during daily school transportation routes. Employees in this classification assist with the safe loading and unloading of students to and from destinations, and ensure all bus activities support the safety and welfare of all persons. Work includes ensuring appropriate securing of students, and provides assistance to students with special medical needs devices. Performs related work as directed.

Monitors daily school bus activities to ensure proper student conduct at all times, and adherence to appropriate disciplinary controls. Maintains attendance records and assigns student seating; learns assigned bus route(s). Ensures the safe loading and unloading of students to and from destinations, to include operation of specialized equipment for attending to students with special needs, i.e., wheelchair lifts and tie-downs, toddler/infant seats and seat belts. Assists bus operators with pre- and post bus inspection activities to ensure proper operating conditions, adherence to prescribed Department of Transportation standards, and compliance with proper safety standards. Performs routine cleaning and bus maintenance activities, to include attending to spills and cleaning of body fluids. Establishes and maintains effective communications and working relationships with bus operators, district personnel, school officials, and parents. Responsible for keeping up to date on current technology, as job appropriate, being used by Warren. With the support of the district, attends training to ensure skill level in various technologies is at the level required to perform in current position. Responsible for timely and accurate information they maintain as part of their job responsibilities.

High school diploma or GED is required. Previous work experience is preferred. Required to have a demonstrated ability to effectively attend to the needs of school age children, including those with special medical needs; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Ability to perform the essential functions, meet the performance aptitudes, and fulfill the physical/sensory/environmental requirements of the job (with or without reasonable accommodations) is required.