Bus Monitor

Bus Monitor

Ride buses and help driver ensure safe and orderly transportation of students with disabilities.

Ability to follow verbal instructions and communicate effectively

Ability to operate safety equipment and adaptive equipment

Ability to work well with children with disabilities

Lift and carry students with disabilities on and off the bus according to their individual needs

Supervise students as they board and leave bus and cross street

Take children into building and help them find their way

Learn and adapt to each student's special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs

Manage student behavior and report student discipline problems to appropriate administrator

Communicate with teachers and parents on a daily basis regarding student behavior while on bus

Become familiar with all routes to and from school campus to be of assistance to driver

Maintain an updated route schedule

Supervise use of seat belts, harnesses, or car seats by students

Follow emergency procedures and help driver administer first aid, if necessary

Operate equipment according to established safety procedures

Follow established procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting, assisting students, etc.

Become familiar with and follow procedures established by transportation and special education offices

Help driver keep bus clean

Work irregular hours as needed

Maintain emotional control under stress

Frequent walking, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling; moderate lifting and carrying

Work outside and inside; work around vehicles and machinery with moving parts; moderate exposure to extreme temperatures and vehicle fumes

Must be able to lift 30 pounds or more