Special Education Bus Monitor

Special Education Bus Monitor/Aide

Assist school bus driver in maintaining order while bus is in operation; maintain proper records and documentation; assist student loading, unloading and seating arrangements as required.

Assist the bus driver in maintaining order on school bus; monitor and assist students while bus is in operation.

Consult with and assist bus driver in documentation of student information, recordkeeping and completing route surveys.

Assist driver in assuring seat belts, harnesses and wheel chair clamps are secured as required.

Assist parents and school personnel with safe loading and unloading of students.

Communicate with classroom aides, teachers, principals, and parents concerning student background, medical problems and behavior as appropriate.

Maintain current knowledge of Emergency Evacuation procedures.

Assist handicapped children on and off the bus; lift children as required; assure responsible adult meets students leaving the bus.

Attend in-service meetings and training courses as assigned.

Perform other duties as assigned; maintain regular attendance.

Ability to maintain proper records and documentation; assist student loading, unloading and seating arrangements as required, including the ability to lift heavy objects (minimum 50 lbs); understand and relate to children with special needs; lift students according to established guidelines; establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others; communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Pay rate is $18.55 per hour.