Special Education Bus Monitor

Position:
Special Education Bus Monitor/Aide
Department:
Transportation
FTE:
Part-time (hours TBD)
Pay rate is $20.50 per hour

Title:

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