Job Title

Position Type: TransportationDate Posted: 11/13/2024Location: TransportationJob Title: Bus Monitor Reports To: Executive Director of Transportation & School Planning Contract Days: 175 Days Starting Base Pay: Primary Purpose: Ride buses and help ensure safe and orderly transportation of student with disabilities. Qualifications: Education/Certification:Valid Texas Driver's License Must be able to read, write and speak English Special Knowledge/Skills:Ability to understand and follow written or verbal instructions Ability to communicate effectively with others Ability to operate safety equipment and adaptive equipment Ability to manage student behavior Ability to work well with children with disabilities Experience:Must be 18 years or older Major Responsibilities and Duties: Student Management Assist students on and off the bus according to their individual need including lifting and carrying students with disabilities. Supervise students as they board and exit the bus and cross the street following established safety procedures. Instruct students on safe entering, exiting, and riding rules and regulations. Learn and adapt to each student's special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs. Manage student behavior and report student discipline problems in a timely manner to appropriate administrator. Communicate with teachers and parents regarding student behavior while on bus. Routes and Schedules Complete and maintain accurate, updated, and timely records and reports including route sheet and daily non-notification forms. Safety Operate equipment according to established safety procedures. Make sure seat belts, harnesses, or car seats are used correctly and help students use safety devises when needed. Follow emergency procedures including evacuation of students as needed and assist driver to administer first aid, if necessary. Follow established procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and assisting students. Follow district protocols and emergency procedures. Other Become familiar with and follow procedures established by transportation and special education offices. Assist driver keeping bus clean and performance of per- and post-trip inspections. Be available by phone, email, or video conferencing to confer with district personnel, students, and/or parents. Communicate with students or parents on a regular basis via phone or video conference, email, or district-approved website. Supervisory Responsibilities: NoneAttachment(s):Bus Monitor