School Bus Monitor

School Bus Monitor

Catlin Gabel School seeks to employ the best qualified individuals from available applicants and to provide them with opportunity for advancement in a manner that does not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected under local, state, or federal equal employment opportunity laws or regulations.

The School believes that each employee contributes significantly to the school's success. The assigned responsibilities should not limit that contribution. Therefore, this position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications, and job scope, but not limit the incumbent or the organization to just the work identified. We expect each employee to offer his or her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors.

Under the supervision of the Transportation Manager, the School Bus Monitor will ride an afternoon bus route every day. The Bus Monitor will work in close collaboration with the Transportation Manager, Transportation Coordinator, Divisional Leadership, and the Bus Driver, and is responsible for maintaining good student behavior on the bus and enforcing rules that protect student safety. The Bus Monitor will recommend appropriate follow-up for students who do not follow safety guidelines, and/or the directions of the bus driver or monitor.

Pay Range: $28/hour

Essential Duties

• Student Supervision: Monitor students on the bus to ensure proper behavior, adherence to safety rules, and orderly boarding and exiting the bus.
• Safety Enforcement: Ensure students remain seated, aisles are clear, and seatbelts are used, when applicable. Implement emergency procedures and assist in evacuation if necessary.
• Incident Reporting: Submit an incident report on MyCG for any incident(s) that need follow-up by the appropriate school division. For French International students: incidents should be forwarded to the Transportation Manager and the Associate Director, Campus Services.
• Recommend a plan of action for the students involved in the incident to ensure the behavior is not repeated.
• Bus Cleanliness: Help to maintain a tidy environment by picking up trash and reminding students to throw away trash.
• Last stop: Check that all students are off the bus at the last stop, ensuring no students have fallen asleep on the bus. Check all seats for students.
• Complete required school trainings each year (Vector Solutions, CPR/First Aid, mandatory reporting, safe handling of hazardous materials, mandatory school meetings, all other).

Other Duties

• Other duties as assigned

Interpersonal Contacts

• Regular interaction with students and school staff.
• Frequent communication with parents, faculty, and other members of the school community.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Some experience working closely with students and correcting student behavior is preferred.
• Background check and fingerprinting required.

Competencies

• Adaptability & Problem-Solving: Ability to adjust to new situations and challenges, analyze problems, and implement effective solutions in dynamic environments.
• Communication & Teamwork: Skilled in conveying information clearly and effectively, fostering collaboration, and working as part of a team to achieve shared goals.
• Cultural Awareness & Crisis Management: Demonstrates sensitivity to diverse perspectives and backgrounds, while maintaining composure and effective leadership during emergencies.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

The requirements listed below represent physical requirements and may not be all-encompassing. Incumbents must be able to perform job duties with or without accommodation.

• Duties are performed on a school bus of all types.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to loud noise levels; fumes or airborne particles; noxious odors; vibrations from riding on a bus; and traffic.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.
• Frequently required to sit for long periods;
• The employee must be physically able to perform and demonstrate emergency evacuation procedures. This includes pushing/pulling of up to 50 pounds. In addition, the driver must be able to use emergency exits at any location on the bus.
• Occasional bending, squatting, stooping, and kneeling are related to maintaining the cleanliness of the bus.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 3:00pm - 5:30/6:00pm. This position typically follows a 10-month schedule aligned with the school year. There may be opportunities to work additional hours, based on availability and program needs.