Bus Monitor

Ambition Preparatory Charter School is deeply committed to ensuring that every student in grades K-8 receives the high-quality education that they deserve. Our mission is to provide students with the academic skills and self-discipline needed for college and life success through high-quality instruction, intensive academic support, and hard work. We are a new college preparatory school authorized in Jackson.

Bus monitors assist school bus drivers in maintaining a safe and orderly environment while buses are in operation. Monitors are responsible for a variety of tasks, which are explained below. Bus monitors work approximately one to two hours in the morning and in the afternoon. Morning routes may begin as early as 5:50 A.M. and afternoon routes begin at approximately 3:00 P.M. Bus monitors may be asked to support field lessons and other school activities that necessitate bus travel.

Bus monitors follow the school calendar. This is a part‑time, hourly position.

• Ensures the safety and well-being of children and adults being transported to and from the school and on field trips.
• Completes a comprehensive written inspection of the bus daily, reporting any conditions of concern to the Coordinator, or delegated staff person, before transporting children.
• Ensures that the bus always has sufficient fuel.
• Operates the bus in such a way that road and safety regulations are always followed; reports any traffic violations to the Lead Bus Driver and COO immediately.
• Follows procedures to guarantee no child is left alone on a bus without adult supervision at any time, including ensuring all children have departed the bus at the end of all bus routes (morning, evening and during field trips or other special trips).
• Keeps the bus clean and free of debris; follows other bus cleaning procedures.
• Routinely inventories bus emergency and first aid supplies and equipment, reports needs to the COO, or Lead Bus Driver.
• Attend transportation in‑service training of bus drivers and other continuing education, career and professional development opportunities.
• In case of accidents/emergencies, evacuates children according to written and practiced procedures.
• In the event of an accident, assures that medical emergency procedures are followed; completes a written accident report as required by the delegate's procedure and other authorities.
• Support student recruitment, enrollment, and retention activities as needed.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

• Possess a current Commercial Driver's License Class B with a school bus endorsement.
• Successful experience as a School Bus Driver preferred. Effective oral and written communication skills commensurate with the responsibilities of the position are required.
• Ability to pass a School Bus Driver's physical which includes a drug test.
• Must be able to comply with a background check, including fingerprints, as required by the State of Mississippi.
• Have a valid Mississippi driver's license.
• Exemplification of the character values: zest, grit, self-control, hope, love, social intelligence, gratitude, and a sense of humor.
• Ability to present a positive image of the organization to members of the community.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate the bus, conduct pre‑trip inspections and cleans the bus.
• Must have effective organizational, problem‑solving, and time management skills.
• Ability to learn and comprehend information from Procedures Manuals and other materials.
• Ability to comprehend and follow traffic signs required.
• Ability to perform responsibilities under pressure and in cases of accidents or other emergencies.
• Successful experience working as an effective member of a team is desirable.
• Respect for children and adults from various cultures and backgrounds, flexibility, patience, good personal hygiene, and physical and mental health that do not interfere with responsibilities.
• This job involves sitting for long periods as well as…