Bus Monitor​/Safety Assistant​/Substitute

Bus Monitor/Safety Assistant/Substitute

Position type:
Part‑time.

• Reports to:
  
  Transportation Director
• Work week schedule:
  Monday – Friday
• Work hours:
  
  4 to 6 hours per day based on assignment
• Number of months per year: 10

The Safety Assistant attends to the special needs of exceptional students and students without special needs, and supervises student behavior while they ride school buses. Work involves observing students’ activities, advising students on behavioral rules, assisting students as appropriate, and supporting the Bus Driver with various safety practices. The Safety Assistant and EC Safety Assistant are also responsible for controlling students to protect them from themselves and others on the bus.

• General knowledge of the school system rules applicable to the transport of children via school bus
• General knowledge of the appropriate action to be taken during an emergency
• General knowledge of the applicable safety precautions concerning transporting children
• Some knowledge of the different types of exceptionalities that may be encountered in the course of duties
• Skill in lifting and placing students comfortably
• Skill in operating and adjusting special equipment
• Ability to understand the individual needs of exceptional students
• Ability to maintain order in groups of children
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments

• GED or HS diploma
• Experience working with students with special needs
• Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the qualifications to perform the job satisfactorily

• Class A or B CDL License with S and P endorsements
• Must possess a valid driver’s license issued by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles

The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by the supervisor, with HR review and approval, at any time.