Substitute Bus Monitor - Special Services

Bus Monitor-Sub Spec Serv

Position

Purpose:

To assist school bus driver in carrying out their responsibilities with respect to transport student to and from school in a safe and timely manner.

Essential Job Functions:

• Monitors must learn the special needs of the children in order to provide safe and comfortable transportation.
• Develop positive respectful relationships with students and staff.
• Observe all mandatory safety rules and regulations.
• Bus monitors assist drivers with the discipline, and overall well-being of the students while students are on the bus.
• Efficiently follow assigned schedule.
• Abide by township policies to include guidelines listed in the Transportation Policy/Procedures Manual.
• Assist with other duties as assigned

Equipment:

• Provide boarding assistance to students.
• Training to gain knowledge on the following operating procedures: wheelchair lifts, tie downs, lap belts, assistive devices, and other bus equipment that ensures the safety of students with disabilities.
• Assist the driver in determining or facilitating seating assignments.

Travel Requirements:

• Travels to and from school district buildings, to vehicle service stations, field trip locations and other destinations are required.

Pay Rate: $16.80 per hour.

Work Schedule:

As needed. Less than 20 hours per week.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Willingness to help special needs children.
• Effective human relations skills that include a calm and patient personality.
• Ability to possess and positive attitude towards students and staff.
• Ability in adhering to safety rules and practices.
• Ability to read and write.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards:

• Physical Requirement Percentage of Time:
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time. Very Frequent
• Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter. Very Frequent
• Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation. Very Frequent
• Ability to lift 25 pounds. Occasional
• Ability to carry 25 pounds. Occasional
• Ability to reach in all directions. Very Frequent

License/ Registration/ Certification: N/A

Education:

Ability to read and write.

Experience:

Previous experience in special education is preferred.

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt