Bus Monitor

Overview

The Vacancy, Basic Function, Minimum Qualifications

This recruitment is open and promotional, meaning all are welcome to apply and current employees in permanent positions are eligible to receive seniority credit and promotional placement once passing all exams. There are currently two vacancies in the Transportation Department working 5 hours per day, 5 days per week, 10 months per year.

A typical work day is 6:30am - 8:45am and 1:30pm - 4:15pm with schedules varying depending on route coverage needed.

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Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, work with bus driver to provide appropriate, safe, and positive guidance to students while they are being transported on District buses; oversee student behavior and ensure safe loading and unloading of students; ensure that students are released to adults according to District policy.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Any combination equivalent to the sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above.

The Examination

Exam Weight

Supplemental Questions: Qualifying

Written Examination: 50%

Qualifications Appraisal Interview: 50%

The supplemental questions to the application will be reviewed and rated for certification. These questions are required at the time of application and are qualifying.

An eligibility list will be established for successful candidates which will be used to fill substitute and regular positions during the life of the list.

Examinations and interviews held to create the eligible list will be conducted virtually, using different online/internet platforms that require video recording or conferencing capabilities, as well as access to a computer with an internet connection and basic Microsoft Office Suite Software.

The virtual written exam and oral examination will be scheduled throughout this recruitment. You will be contacted via email, as indicated on your application, regarding your ability to participate in the examination phase of this recruitment.

Applications will be reviewed for minimum requirements. However, Newport-Mesa Unified School District reserves the right to hold a competitive screening based on the number of applications and the needs of the District.

If you elect to have Newport-Mesa Unified School District (hereafter, 'District') contact you via email regarding your application and the hiring process, please be aware that the District is not responsible for any contacts you may have blocked on your email service. Unclaimed emails to applicants are not the responsibility of the District. In an effort to allow our emails through your personal spam filter, you can try to add the domain  and  to your safe senders list.

Representative Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Be responsible for performing those duties which protect the health and safety of students while under the jurisdiction of the transportation department.
• Provide positive guidance of students on the bus and inform supervisor of any problems.
• Conduct inspections on appropriate equipment and report condition to supervisor.
• Align non-wheelchair students in seats and assure that safety measures are followed for all students.
• Assist the Bus Driver in securing wheelchairs properly to meet safety standards and check security of all straps and wheelchair trays.
• Align student wheelchairs once placed on the bus and throughout the ride. Monitor alignment for safety, health and well-being of the student.
• Be knowledgeable about all assigned student’s special needs.
• Provide support to the Bus Driver in maintaining a safe and orderly environment.
• Ensure student safety during emergency evacuation drills.
• Inform the bus Driver/supervisor of any unsafe situations.
• Work in cooperation and communicate positively with all District personnel, parents and staff.
• Maintain confidentiality.

Other Duties

Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge Of

• Rules regarding safe and comfortable transportation of students.
• Methods for conducting inspections on appropriate equipment.
• Securing wheelchairs properly to meet safety standards.
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