Special Education Bus Monitor; Part-time

Bryant School District

Special Education Bus Monitor

Department:
Transportation

Job Status:
Part Time

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Reports To:

Special Education Director or Assistant Special Education Director

Grade/Level: Classified

Amount of

Travel Required:

Varies

Job Type: Regular

Positions Supervised:
None

Work Schedule:

178-day contract. Hours are based on bus schedule assigned and length of contract.

To assist with transportation to and from school for students with disabilities.

• Provide extra assistance to students with special needs, such as non-English-speaking students or those with physical and mental disabilities during transportation to and from school.
• Supervise special education students during transportation to and from school.
• Enforce transportation policies, procedures and rules governing students.
• Monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
• Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities such as restrooms.
• Observe and respect confidentiality as it applies to all students.
• Implement Intensive Crisis Management protocols after training and certification.
• Assist with duties as assigned on the school bus.
• When necessary, assist special education students with boarding and leaving the school bus; escort students from the school bus to and from the school building and home.
• Attend professional development as directed.
• After training by school nurse, administer student medication in accordance with school policy with appropriate documentation.
• Ride a special education bus, as required, to ensure safety of students with disabilities.
  
  Duties include:
  • Physically assist students on and off the bus.
  • Ensure that seat belts and/or harnesses are securely fastened during the route.
  • Operate wheelchair lift and tiedowns.
  • Provide behavioral support as needed.
  • Maintain visual supervision of students at all times to ensure safety.
  • Assist with evacuation drills.
  • Maintain roster and check students on/off the bus.
  • Assist the driver as a "look-out" in difficult situations.
  • Inform the driver of any damage or needed repairs.
• Interact with students who may be blind or deaf (knowledge of sign language preferred but not required).
• Report suspected bullying to building principal or designee as required by Arkansas law and district policies.
• Report to the proper authorities any cases of suspected child endangerment, neglect, or abuse.
• Adhere to all policies of the District.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Administrator, Special Education Director or Assistant Special Education Director.

• Accountability
  - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Accuracy
  - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Communication, Oral
  - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written
  - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Diversity Oriented
  - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Creative
  - Ability to think in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea.
• Energetic
  - Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.
• Enthusiastic
  - Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task.
• Ethical
  - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Friendly
  - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.
• Honesty / Integrity
  - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Initiative
  - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
• Interpersonal
  - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
• Judgment
  - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
• Loyal
  - The trait of feeling a sense of duty to the employer.
• Organized
  - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Patience
  - Ability to act calmly under stress and strain, and of not being hasty or impetuous.
• Punctuality
  - Ability to report to work on time…