Bus Monitor

School Bus Monitor

Qualifications for school bus monitors include the following:

• Ability to load and unload wheelchairs with an electric/hydraulic lift, and to operate lift manually in the event of a power failure
• Ability to move and maneuver wheelchairs onto and off of the lift, and ability to secure wheelchairs in position for travel
• Ability to pass annual physical including PPD or X-ray for tuberculosis screen & Dexterity Tests
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a diverse clientele including students, parents, school personnel and the bus driver.
• Ability to walk up and down bus stairs, bend, stoop and secure wheelchairs in position
• Ability to lift or move students weighing 100+ pounds when necessary
• Ability to evacuate bus, including students with disabilities, if necessary

Reports To: Assistant Director of Transportation-Driver Development and Safety

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Job Goal: The School Bus Monitor rides on board a school bus which may or may not be air conditioned, works both inside and outside the bus handling wheelchairs, in all weather conditions.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Load and unload wheelchairs using a hydraulic lift, and secure wheelchairs in position for safe travel in a school bus.
• Provide for the comfort and safety of the special needs child while he or she is on board the bus.
• Assist the driver in maintaining appropriate student conduct among all passengers.
• Assist students getting on or off the bus via the service door when necessary.
• Participate in emergency evacuation drills in accordance with state regulations and district policy.
• Properly secure students in child safety restraints (seat belts, car seats, harnesses).
• Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director-Driver Development and Safety or the Director of Transportation.
• Possess the ability to effectively communicate, verbally and in written form, with administrators, staff and the community as needed.

Terms of Employment: Employment will be on an at-will basis for 9 months, beginning with the first day of the work calendar or at the time of employment for duration of school year with prorated personal leave. All bus monitors will be provided a work calendar showing the schedule of the employee. The work calendar may be modified by the Board of Education at any time, as needs dictate.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of support staff personnel.

Adopted: October 20, 2003

Revised: May 15, 2006

Revised: November 16, 2009

Revised: June 28, 2010

Fort Zumwalt School District, O'Fallon, Missouri