Bus Monitor

JOB DESCRIPTION MISSION STATEMENT: To promote self-sufficiency and improve the quality of life of those in need. POSITION: Bus Monitor DEPARTMENT: Head Start SUPERVISED BY: Site Administrator STATUS: Non-Exempt TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Full Time - Part Year HOURS: Mon-Thurs 7:30-4:30 SALARY: $13.85/ HOUR **JOB SUMMARY: **The Bus Monitor is responsible for assisting the Bus Driver in assuring the safety of the children while they ride, board or exit the vehicle. The Bus Monitor will conduct activities to ensure compliance with all Head Start rules and regulations; licensing laws and all funding source regulations. The Bus Monitor will act in a professional manner at all times. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Assist the Bus Driver in ensuring the safety of children, parents and staff while on the bus at all times. 2. Ensure that safety restraints for children are utilized at all times. 3. Assist in the daily maintenance and cleaning of the bus. 4. Assist in taking children to medical appointments. 5. Know the emergency procedures for buses. 6. Assist in checking all areas of the bus at the end of each trip, to ensure that no children are left on the bus. 7. Exit the bus at every stop before children get off. 8. Release children only to authorized individuals. Follow CACEHR Head Start Program sign-out procedures. 9. Identify and report any suspected abuse and /or neglect to program's designated personnel 10. Promote parent involvement and encourage parent participation in program activities. 11. Assist in generating and tracking In-Kind. 12. Utilize technology to enhance capacity of agency. 13. Attend in-service training and other professional training opportunities as assigned by Site Administrator. 14. Must understand community action and is committed to agency culture; acts as a role model. 15. Be effective at team building and creating positive morale. 16. Maintain the confidentiality of privileged information. 17.[]{times="" new="" roman",="" ti=""}