School Bus Monitor

TOMPKINS COUNTY CIVIL SERVICEVACANCY

Inclusion Through Diversity OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Tompkins County Department of Human Resources Office 125 E. Court Street Ithaca, NY 14850 View phone number on click.appcast.io Tompkins County is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply TITLE: School Bus Monitor SALARY: $16.00/hr TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT: Part Time

ISSUE DATE: 07/06/26

THE FINAL DATE TO FILE APPLICATIONS: 06/30/27

DATE THAT THIS ANNOUNCEMENT SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM POSTING: 07/01/27 RESIDENCY: Candidates must have been legal residents of Tompkins County or one of the six adjoining counties (Cayuga, Chemung, Cortland, Schuyler, Seneca, Tioga) for at least one month immediately preceding the date of application and maintain residency. For Examinations: The eligible list resulting from the examination will be established in accordance with the final earned numerical ratings of passing candidates regardless of residence. A municipality or district may exercise its right under section 23-4-a. of Civil Service Law to request a certification of eligible candidates who have been residents of that municipality or district for at least one month prior to appointment. After the names of residents have been exhausted, Tompkins County must then certify the names of non-residents on the list. An employee in this position is responsible for assisting the School Bus Driver in the safe transportation of the student(s) assigned. The incumbent will assist students to safely embark and disembark from a school bus and will maintain proper student behavior on the bus. The work is performed under the general supervision of the assigned driver, with overall supervision by the Transportation Supervisor. The School Bus Monitor will follow specific duties/expectations outlined in the assigned student(s) individual education plan (IEP) as well as other duties/expectations required. The successful completion of New York State Education Department (SED) mandated training and testing is required before the candidate can assume this position. Hourly wage commensurate with years of experience.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

(a) Graduation from High School or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, OR(b) Four years of full-time paid (or equivalent part-time and/or volunteer) experience working with students, OR (c) Any combination of training and experience equal to or greater than that defined in (a) or (b) above. Tompkins County is Committed to Equity and Inclusion. We encourage those with similar values to apply.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be at least 19 years of age. Must be physically able to qualify (post-offer of employment but prior to service) on a performance test consisting of: climbing and descending bus steps, carrying or dragging students in an emergency bus evacuation situation (125pounds of dead weight) and exiting yourself quickly through an emergency door. The employee must have completed three-hours of pre-service instruction as prescribed by the NYSED Commissioner.

ON-GOING REQUIREMENTS:

Must participate in, and qualify on, all additional training as required. Must be physically able to re-qualify on a biennial basis on the above-mentioned physical performance test. Dependent on the student’s IEP, may be required to possess current and valid CPR and First Aid certification and maintain these certifications for the duration of employment.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

An employee in this class is responsible for assisting the School Bus Driver in the safe transportation of the student(s) assigned.The incumbent will assist students to safely embark and disembark from a school bus and will maintain proper student behavior on the bus. The work is performed under the general supervision of the assigned driver, with overall supervision by the Transportation Supervisor. The School Bus Monitor will follow specific duties/expectations outlined in the assigned student(s) individual education plan (IEP) as well as other duties/expectations required. If hired after July 1, 2003 and serving student(s) with a disabling condition, the successful completion of New York State Education Department (SED) mandated training and testing is required before the candidate can assume this position. Tompkins County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As part of its efforts to provide employment opportunities to the physically handicapped, Tompkins County Civil Service has adopted a rule permitting the employment of qualified physically handicapped persons without competitive examination (pursuant to Section 55 of Civil Service Law). BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: Applicants may be required to undergo a State and national criminal history background investigation, which will include a fingerprint check, to determine suitability for appointment. Failure to meet the standards for the background investigation may result in disqualification. TOMPKINS COUNTY PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT, 125 EAST COURT STREET, ITHACA, NY 14850 #J-18808-Ljbffr Tompkins County