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