Bus Monitor

Overview Bus Monitor – Chicopee Public Schools Transportation, Chicopee, Massachusetts. This job is also posted in Chicopee Public School District. Starting date: Immediately. Job type: Non-Union Salary Schedule. Reports to: Director of Special Education and Transportation Manager. Responsibilities Ensure the safe loading and unloading of students to and from destinations, including operation of specialized equipment for attending to students with special needs (wheelchair lifts, secure tie downs, toddler/infant seats, and seat belts). Greet and assist each student as they enter and exit the bus. Survey exterior perimeter of vehicle as students enter and exit to ensure students have cleared the bus safety zone. Monitor daily school bus activities to ensure proper student conduct and adherence to disciplinary controls. Assist to fasten student seat belts and ensure they remain fastened. Assist and follow instructions of the vehicle driver; communicate operational, safety, and dangerous issues to supervisor or appropriate authority in emergencies. Write and complete incident reports. Communicate and interact with children and adults with a variety of handicaps in a caring and compassionate manner. Assist in the evacuation of the bus in emergency situations. Sit for extended periods and endure various road conditions. Wear the prescribed safety vest while on duty. Do not eat, drink, or distribute food to students. Use cell phone only in work-related situations or emergencies. Do not engage in personal conversation with students, drivers, or parents. Practice discretion and maintain confidentiality. Qualifications Graduation from high school or equivalent is desirable. Experience in youth work and/or working with children with special needs is desirable. ADA & Minimum Qualifications to Perform Essential Job Functions Physical Requirements: Able to exert up to 30 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push or move objects, including the human body. Requires climbing, walking, standing to a significant degree. Data Conception: Ability to compare and judge observable characteristics of data, people or things. Requires good eyesight and hearing to observe students and surroundings. Interpersonal Communications: Ability to convey information and give instructions or directions. Language: Ability to read, speak and write. Intelligence: Ability to apply logical thinking to define problems and perceive danger or situations. Verbal Aptitude: Ability to follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively. Motor Coordination: Ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately. Manual Dexterity: Adequate eye/hand/foot coordination. Physical Communication: Ability to talk and hear; able to communicate via telephone. Position Details Position Type: Part-Time Salary: up to $18.21 Per Hour Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Shelley Dellaquila, Director of Transportation Transportation Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Map Content note: The content included here may be viewed by other users and may not reflect the identity of those who submit information. Do not include sensitive data in submissions. #J-18808-Ljbffr