Substitute Bus Monitor

Bus Monitor

This job posting is for Harris County, Hamilton, Georgia.

Revised 7/11/2022, 8/25/2022, 2/21/2023, 8/30/2023

Job Description

Position Title: Bus Monitor Reports To: Transportation Director

Work Days: 180 days per year Pay Frequency: Monthly

Salary Schedule: State Salary Schedule Job Code: 464

FLSA: Non-Exempt Location: Transportation

Primary Function: Assists bus driver and monitors students during the bus route.

Required Qualifications

Minimum Education

Preferred High School Diploma or GED; Ability to complete the monitor driver training program as prescribed by Federal, State, and Local policies.

Minimum Experience

None

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Effective written and oral communication Problem-solving skills
• Organizational, interpersonal, and Able to pass a DOT drug screening and leadership skills physical examination
• Able to observe all safety regulations for school buses

The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.

Essential Duties and Tasks

• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance
• Exhibits professionalism
• Follows all county, state, and federal policies and procedures
• Assists the bus driver, parents, and school personnel with the safety, movement, management, and care of the children boarding the school bus, leaving the bus, or being transported
• Consults with and assists bus driver in the documentation of student information, recordkeeping, and completing route surveys
• Lifts students as required; ensure appropriate and responsible adult meets students exiting the bus
• Seats self in an area on the bus to ensure observation of all passengers at all times and make sure they are following school bus safety rules
• Assists the school bus driver in reporting infractions of school bus safety
• Maintain order of passengers; resolve disputes
• Operates the two-way communication equipment correctly and according to transportation policy
• Operates adaptive transportation lift to board and discharge challenged passengers using safe and responsible procedures

The Harris County School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer pg. 1

Revised 7/11/2022, 8/25/2022, 2/21/2023, 8/30/2023

Essential Duties and Tasks Continued

• Maintains a cooperative attitude with fellow employees, supervisors, and passengers, always promoting goodwill
• Perform other duties as required

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

Daily hours will be approximately four hours, generally Monday through Friday. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit for extended periods; stand; walk; handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Routine physical activities required to fulfill job responsibilities; able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Evaluation

Performance on this position will be evaluated in accordance with the Performance Appraisal for Classified Employees (PACE).

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The Harris County School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer pg. 2