Bus Monitor

School Bus Aide

To assist in the care, safety and support of students to and from school on an assigned transportation route while traveling in a school bus in an assigned vehicle. Responsible for the safe and appropriate operation of adaptive equipment assigned to the school bus/vehicle and/or assigned to the students riding the school bus. Assist the school bus driver in providing age-appropriate activities to reduce inappropriate behaviors and meet the goals established by the student's Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and/or Behavioral Intervention Plan (BIP).

Qualifications:

• First-Aid Certification
• CPR Certification
• Pre-employment medical examination, including drug/alcohol test and tuberculosis clearance
• Pass a Regional Office of Education Fingerprint/Background Clearance including Federal Bureau of Investigation

Physical Requirements:

• Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling
• Some climbing and balancing
• Some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling
• Significant finger dexterity in order to operate a two-way radio when needed
• Ability to climb stairs and safely assist students in evacuating the bus through the emergency exit door
• Generally the job requires 60% sitting, 20% walking, and 20% standing
• Must be able to demonstrate and perform the emergency, evacuation procedures as described and defined by the Illinois School Bus Driver Training Curriculum and endorsed by the Illinois Secretary of State, Illinois Department of Transportation and the Illinois State Board of Education

Term of Employment: 177 days 11 paid holidays Completion of mandated training through Global Compliance Network within first 45 days of employment. FLSA Non Exempt Status