Bus Monitor

Bus Monitor

The Bus Monitor provides safe and efficient care and assistance so that the students may enjoy the fullest possible advantage of their educational day.

Saline Area Schools strives to hire individuals who are intrinsically motivated; have a deep desire to grow professionally; believe children deserve to learn in an environment that is the least restrictive and who is reflective of the highest level of cultural competence. SAS strives to employ individuals who possess a strong work-ethic; are committed to providing children with boundless opportunities; and who understand that equity, inclusion and social justice are essential to the success of a school community in the 21st Century.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Assist in the loading and unloading of students. (See attached bulletin on wheelchair loading procedures)
• Assist the driver by maintaining student discipline as approved by the Transportation Supervisor.
• Be certain that lap belts and other assistive devices for students are fastened.
• Notify the Transportation Coordinator well in advance if she/he is unable to work.
• Work as a team with the bus driver to ensure safety and efficiency in the transportation of students.
• Make certain that a responsible person meets all students at home and by a classroom staff person at school.
• Collect and turn over to the parent or classroom staff all student belongings.
• Shall refrain from eating, drinking, or using tobacco products in or around the bus.
• Assist students with basic first aid & medical assistance as needed
• Make sure that any special need is met, which is a part of the transportation service.

The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

Essential Duties

• Demonstrate regular attendance, punctuality, and dependability in fulfilling all assigned responsibilities.
• Plan and deliver high-quality outcomes to the assigned area of responsibility.
• Effectively utilize district technology resources, computer network systems, and relevant software to support the learning community.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with students, families, colleagues, and administrators through respectful verbal and written communication.
• Prioritize, organize, and manage multiple responsibilities while meeting established deadlines and adapting to changing priorities.
• Engage in continuous professional reflection and self-evaluation to enhance effectiveness, leadership, and professional growth.
• Maintain organized work areas, accurate records, effective routines, and efficient time-management practices that align with district and school expectations, and maximize efficiency.
• Maintain a safe, orderly, inclusive, and emotionally supportive working environment.
• Effectively manage and maintain resources, technology, equipment, and materials to support responsible stewardship of district resources.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, kneel, walk or stand. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk while performing the duties of this job. The employee frequently will reach while bending and often uses hand strength in securing and assisting special needs students. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds, and push or pull up to 90 pounds, such as needs of students or students in wheelchairs require. Specific vision abilities by this job include close vision, and depth perception and peripheral vision.

Work Schedule

• A.M. and P.M. bus route with the possibility of extra bus runs.

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Terms of Employment

Per the ESP Master Agreement

Pay Rate

Starting at $19.00 per hour

Application Method

External Candidates: All interested and qualified external applicants must complete an application and upload all necessary documents on the TalentEd Website.

Internal Candidates: All interested and qualified internal applicants must submit a letter of interest and a current resume via email to Tracey Mulcare, View email address on click.appcast.io.

No Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.