Bus Monitor (SPED Student Support Provider) Applicant Pool) 26-27 SY

Bus Monitor (SPED Student Support Provider)

The SPED Student Support Provider ensures the safe and orderly transportation of students on assigned bus routes and to and from designated locations. Assists the bus driver in maintaining a secure, respectful, and calm environment by monitoring student behavior, enforcing bus safety rules, and addressing issues promptly and appropriately.

Supports students as they board and exit the bus, with special attention to younger students and those requiring additional assistance. Maintain accurate awareness of student attendance, seating arrangements, and special needs. Communicate effectively with the bus driver, school staff, and transportation supervisors regarding student conduct, safety concerns, or route-related issues.

Minimum Requirements:

• Satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three (3) years of work-related experience with children or in a school setting.
• Ability to obtain and maintain current CPR and First Aid certification in accordance with district and state requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ride buses and help driver ensure safe and orderly transportation of students with disabilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to operate safety equipment and adaptive equipment.
• Ability to manage student behavior.
• Ability to work well with children with disabilities.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Proficient map reading skills.
• Ability to manage student behavior.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.

Essential Functions/Key Responsibilities:

• Assist students on and off the bus according to their individual needs including lifting and carrying students with disabilities.
• Supervise students as they board and exit the bus and cross the street following established safety procedures.
• Escort students into the building and deliver to their assigned destination.
• Instruct students on safe entering, exiting, and riding rules and regulations.
• Learn and adapt to each student's special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
• Manage student behavior and report student discipline problems in a timely manner to appropriate administrator.
• Communicate with teachers and parents regarding student behavior while on bus.
• Complete and maintain accurate, updated, and timely records and reports including route sheet and daily non-notification forms.
• Operate equipment according to established safety procedures. Make sure that seat belts, harnesses, or car seats are used correctly and help students use safety devices when needed.
• Follow emergency procedures including evacuation of students as needed and assist driver to administer first aid, if necessary.
• Follow established procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and assisting students.
• Become familiar with and follow procedures established by transportation and special education offices.
• Assist drivers to keep buses clean and perform pre- and post-trip inspections.
• Daily attendance at work and punctuality are essential functions of the job.
• Keep informed of and comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and board policy.
• Comply with all district routines and regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Tools/Equipment Used: Two-way radio, PTT phone; safety equipment including but not limited to flares, reflective signs, and fire extinguisher. Specialized and adaptive equipment used by students.

Posture: Prolonged sitting; frequent standing, twisting, kneeling/squatting, bending, stooping, and pushing/pulling.

Motion: Frequent walking, climbing stairs, grasping/squeezing, wrist and shoulder flexion/extension, and reaching.

Lifting: Frequent heavy lifting (45 pounds or over) and positioning of students with physical disabilities, controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting non-ambulatory students, and lifting and moving adaptive equipment.

Environment: Frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise and vehicle fumes; exposure to biological hazards (bacteria, communicable diseases); work around vehicles and machinery with moving parts; may work irregular or prolonged hours.

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions. Maintain emotional control under stress.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervise students as they board and exit the bus, as well as while crossing the street.
• Maintain discipline and implement effective behavior management strategies for groups of students.
• Report any disciplinary issues to the relevant administrator and communicate with teachers and parents about student behavior as necessary.
• Maintain constant supervision of students and verify that they are received by the designated staff member upon drop-off.