School Bus Monitor

Description School Bus Monitor This posting is for positions supporting Battle Creek Public Schools and Calhoun ISD with route assignment opportunities in Battle Creek, MI. Earn up to $17.50 per hour, contingent upon program elections made at the time of hire. Flexible scheduling options are available, subject to operational needs. Paid training is provided. No prior experience is required. Benefits packages are available to eligible employees. Employer contribution levels vary based on established qualifying factors. A 401(k)-retirement plan is available after completion of one (1) year of service, contingent upon satisfying all other eligibility requirements. Employees play a vital role in contributing to a positive and meaningful experience for students/passengers every day.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Safely and reliably assist students, other school district passengers, and the school bus driver during transportation to and from school, educational or sporting events, community-based programs and other special activities.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

Meet all general qualifications for employment. Meet company, state, and school district standards for criminal history check. Meet physical examination requirements. Pass drug and alcohol screening as established by company. Successfully complete position-specific training as established by company.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Safely care for and protect student passengers. Conduct emergency evacuation drills as required. Instruct passenger riders regarding safety. Establish favorable working relationships with school bus drivers, office and maintenance personnel, other bus attendants, student passengers, parents, teachers, principals, and total school or program staff. Achieve self-improvement by attending training sessions, annual in-service, and workshops conducted by Dean Transportation and/or other approved agencies.

SPECIFIC ABILITIES

Identify with geographic service area of school district and routes you travel. Demonstrate knowledge of rules and regulations promulgated by local, state, and federal agencies. Demonstrate knowledge of state laws and local ordinances. Deal with exuberant behavior characteristics of student passengers. Administer disciplinary procedures in keeping with company policies. Be alert and exercise good judgment concerning emergencies and day-to-day operations. Successfully conduct a bus evacuation drill as required by company management. Keep accurate records and reports as required, submit in a legible condition, and turn in at the specified time. Conduct yourself as a professional Dean Transportation staff member at all times.

WORK PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS

School Bus Monitors may be subject to work performance evaluations at any time during employment.

BODY MECHANICS OF SCHOOL BUS MONITOR

School Bus Monitors are required through their employment to perform various physical tasks. These physical tasks require varying degrees of lifting, pulling, bending, and carrying of heavy objects. Some examples of these are: Opening and closing of bus entrance and emergency doors. Bending, pushing, and pulling to load and unload passengers by exerting a maximum of 40 lb. of push/pull pressure. Bending, supporting, and otherwise physically helping passengers into and out of a school bus. Carrying and lifting into and from the school bus, personal articles and adaptive equipment of various weights and sizes. Bending and stretching for the cleaning and securement of equipment in the interior of the school bus. Bend, stretch, pull, and drag all persons, equipment or other types of articles that would be of varying sizes and weight out of emergency exits on demand. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dean Transportation