Bus Aide

School Bus Monitor

This position will assist with student needs and behavioral management as they arise, allowing the bus driver to remain focused on operating the school bus. Work with the bus driver as a team to transport students to and from school safely.

Assist the bus driver and parents with loading/unloading the students at the bus stop. Assist the bus driver and school personnel with loading/unloading the student on the school grounds. Enforce safety rules. Report misconduct of students on the appropriate form and turn in report of student misconduct to the designated administrator. Maintain discipline on the bus in accordance with recommendations of the administration. When transporting wheelchairs, work with the bus driver as a team to properly fasten all wheelchair hookups. Position self on the bus in a location, which allows observation and assistance to all students at all times. Be thoroughly familiar with all aspects of assigned bus route. Be willing to work with all bus drivers and all students. Although assigned to one route, bus monitors may be expected to help elsewhere. Perform other job related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Experience working with children.

Knowledge of:

• equipment and technology as related to bus attendant
• oral, and written communication skills
• interpersonal skills use of tact, patience, and courtesy

Ability to:

• recognize individual student capabilities and exceptionalities while maintaining order on the bus
• administer to students' individual needs, as required
• secure wheelchair, use a wheelchair lift, and/or secure a harness on a student, if required.

Salary: Commensurate with TCISD hiring salary guide

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Moderate walking, standing, climbing, stooping, bending, reaching
• Heavy lifting and carrying
• Work outside and inside
• Exposure to extreme temperatures and vehicle fumes
• Assist driver in evacuating students in the event of an accident/emergency
• A lifting amount of 20 to 50 lbs is required