Bus Monitor

Bus MonitorThe Bus Monitor, under the supervision of the Director of Operations, is responsible for supervision of scholars on school buses. He/she represents the South Conway County School District by communicating with scholars and the public through his/her interaction with others on the job. The Bus Monitor's primary responsibility is to maximize safety while supervising students in his/her care as the bus is being operated by the assigned bus driver.The Bus Monitor will be evaluated by the Director of Operations, in accordance with the provisions of the Board of Education policy on evaluation of Professional Personnel.Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned.Demonstrates relentless commitment to safety, learning, and academic achievement of all scholars by actively participating in the Professional Learning Community Process and carrying out assigned responsibilities to contribute the mission of the South Conway County School District.Demonstrates effective customer service to all district patrons.Maintains reasonable order on bus at all times, and reports undisciplined students to the Director of Operations.Discharges scholars only at authorized stops. Discharges students only at his/her assigned stop, unless notified by the Fleet Manager, or Director of Operations.Will not leave bus while motor is running, and will effectively set brake when bus is stopped.Will keep bus clean and sanitary at all times.Will see that all passengers are in their assigned seats at all times, and provide a seating chart to the Director of Operations.Exercises responsible leadership when on out-of-district school trips.Enforces regulations against smoking and eating on the bus.Never strikes a child, for any reason, whatsoever. Never touches a child in anger. Tries to avoid touching children at all.Performs any duties within the scope of this position as assigned by the Superintendent, Director of Operations, or Fleet Manager.Education, Certifications, and Experience: Pass all appropriate background checks; Previous school bus driving experience preferred.Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach with hand and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The ability to travel to other buildings or local training sites may be required for professional development opportunities. The position requires the individual to sometimes work irregular or extended work hours in order to meet demands of the position.Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is moderately quiet to loud, depending on daily operations. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities (A.D.A) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.South Conway County School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer