Bus Monitor

Position Type:
Transportation/Bus Monitor

Date Posted:
7/31/2024

Location:
District Office Annex (FTB)

Closing Date:
until filled

GENERAL INFORMATION:
Bus Monitors
Full-time, Permanent, 6 hrs/day


SALARY: State and Local salary based on educational experience. For approximate salary, click here:



Benefits:

Health Insurance: Employees working 30+ hours per week - Eligibility will begin the 1st of the month following your date of hire. The state will pay for the majority of the cost and the district will provide up to $180 monthly ($90 bi-weekly) towards your employee benefit costs. Once the paycheck deductions begin, you will see a credit of up to $180 per month ($90 bi-weekly) in your paycheck. Prescription coverage is through CVS Caremark. Prescription coverage is through CVS Caremark.

Dental Insurance : Employees working at least 18.75+ hours per week, the school district will contribute up to $75/month towards the cost of the insurance.

Vision Insurance: All employees are eligible to purchase vision insurance thorough EyeMed at full cost.

District Paid Life Insurance: Employees working 20+ hours (support staff) are eligible. A $25,000 policy is carried on each employee at no cost.
Additional benefits can be found on the Cape Henlopen School District website at : Click on Staff Resources, Business Office Information, Payroll/Benefits, Click View All, Benefits Brochure



QUALIFICATIONS:
Communicate in an appropriate fashion with student and employees.
Be able to comply with all district transportation requirements and Board of Education policies.



PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bus driving/monitoring experience preferred
Current up-to-date records on file in the transportation office (2 day training, drug test, physical, etc.)
Communicate in an appropriate fashion with student and employees.
Be able to comply with all district transportation requirements and Board of Education policies.



REQUIREMENTS:
Must be a high school graduate.
Must have and maintain a positive relationship with special needs children.
Must cover additional work as required.
Will be required to obtain CDL with S endorsement within 180 days of hire date and is as a requirement of continuous employment.
Must complete training as required.



General Description: A bus monitor is responsible for supervising students on school buses and coordinating with bus drivers, ensuring a safe transport service for everyone. They are in charge of monitoring the students' behavior, assisting the students with mobility issues, maintaining order, and enforcing the safety rules and policies. There are also times when they must produce progress reports and coordinate with school administrators when addressing and resolving student conflicts or concerns.



Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the bus driver in maintaining discipline on the school bus; monitor and assist students while the bus is in operation.
• Assist the bus driver during unusual traffic conditions or hazardous conditions such as inclement weather. Act as a lookout when necessary when the bus is backing up.
• Consult with and assist the bus driver in documentation of student information, record keeping and completing routes.
• Assist the bus driver in assuring seat belts, harness, and wheelchair clamps are secured as required.
• Assist parents and school personnel with safe loading and unloading of students; coordinate seating of pre-kindergarten students as required by State of Transportation Guidelines. (If necessary)
• Assist handicapped children on and off the bus and escort children across the street upon return home; lift children as required; assure a responsible adult meets students leaving the bus.
• Communicate with families, school officials, staff and immediate supervisor concerning student background, medical problems and behavior as appropriate.
• Willingness to provide documented medications if needed for a child (after training).
• Maintain student attendance and record keeping tasks.
• Maintain current knowledge of emergency evacuation procedures and assist in bus drills.
• Perform other assigned duties.
• Maintain regular attendance and professional conduct at all times.

Professional Responsibilities

• Able to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships.
• Willingness to accept guidance and suggestions.
• Maintain proper records and documentation.
• Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Able to maintain confidentiality.
• Understand and relate to children with special needs.
• Willingness to continue professional growth and development.

• Knowledge
  • Knowledge of safe practices and guidelines concerning school bus transportation.
  • Knowledge of basic record-keeping techniques.
  • Knowledge of students' IEPs, behavior plans, and medical needs.
  • Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
  • Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures mandated by the State of DE including suspected child abuse and/or neglect.
  • Knowledge of how to communicate and provide information to supervisors, co-workers, and families by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
• Skills
  • Active listening -Giving full attention to what others are saying and taking the time to understand what is being said.
  • Social perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  • Coordination & Flexibility - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions, and an openness to accepting new assignments and duties.
  • Communicating - Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person
• Abilities
  • Ability to read, write, and communicate with others.
  • Ability to keep proper documentation regarding students, seating arrangements, and more.
  • Ability to understand and carry out both oral and written instructions in an independent manner.
  • Ability to monitor a school bus safely and efficiently.
  • Ability to utilize strategies that keep students calm and interacting safely while riding the bus.
  • Ability to exercise good judgment and extreme caution while serving as a monitor.
  • Ability to meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform required duties. Must be able to lift over 30 pounds.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with students, families, and school personnel.

The foregoing statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and competencies that may be required.



Benefits:

Health Insurance: Employees working 30+ hours per week - Eligibility will begin the 1st of the month following three months of service. The state will pay for the majority of the cost and the district will contribute up to $105/month towards the employee share. Coverage may begin earlier if employee elects and pays the cost. Prescription coverage is through Express Scripts.

Dental Insurance : Employees working at least 18.75+ hours per week, the school district will contribute up to $75/month towards the cost of the insurance.

Vision Insurance: All employees are eligible to purchase vision insurance thorough EyeMed at full cost.

District Paid Life Insurance: Employees working 20+ hours (support staff) are eligible. A $25,000 policy is carried on each employee at no cost.
Additional benefits can be found on the Cape Henlopen School District website at : Click on Staff Resources, Business Office Information, Payroll/Benefits, Click View All, Benefits Brochure


Current employees must submit an internal application through Recruiting & Hiring. When applying online you must:
1. Apply for the desired vacancy.
2. Upload a letter of interest.
3. Submit your application. Your application is not submitted until you click the submit button and get verification.


SALARY: State and Local salary based on educational experience. For approximate salary, click here:


The Cape Henlopen School District reserves the right to extend or shorten the application and/or interview period and to modify job requirements.



A satisfactory Criminal Background Check, DE Child Protection Registry, and TB test are required for all new employees.


The Cape Henlopen School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity, against victims of domestic violence, sexual offenses, or stalking, or upon any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law. (El Distrito Escolar Cape Henlopen ofrece oportunidades iguales de empleo y sin discriminación de raza, color, credo, religión, género (incluyendo embarazo, parto y sus condiciones médicas), nacionalidad, ciudadania o ascendencia, edad, discapacidad, estado civil, servicio military(veterano), información genética, orientación sexual, o identidad de género, en contra de víctimas de violencia doméstica, ofensas sexuales, acecho, o bajo cualquier otra categoria protegida por la ley local, estatal, y federal.) Ned Gladfelter, Employee/Student Compliance Officer: OCR/Title IX/504 Office of Human Resources; LouAnn Hudson, Student 504 Compliance Officer, 1270 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE 19958.