Substitute Bus Monitor

Substitute Bus Monitor

Southwest Licking Local School District Transportation Department - Pataskala, Ohio. Open in Google Maps.

Pay: $17.99/hour

Position Type:
Full-time

• 1. Monitors and assists students under guidance of the bus/van driver.
  • Assists with passenger loading and unloading. Ensures passengers are seated before the vehicle moves.
    
    NOTE:
    
    The driver and bus monitor/aide work as a team on wheelchair lift vehicles to secure seat belts, wheelchairs and other mobility equipment.
  • Communicates rules to students (i.e. expectations and consequences).
  • Keeps the bus driver and school personnel informed about behavior concerns.
  • Works with staff to identify student assistance strategies most likely to be effective.
  • Attends to student concerns discreetly when assistance is requested.
  • Provides help as needed when aware of passengers with medical/health considerations.
  • Learns proper procedures to assist students during emergency bus evacuations.
  • Learns how to operate fire/safety equipment.
  • Promptly reports work-related injuries to a supervisor.
  • Helps the driver clean up spills or other conditions that may contribute to an accident.
  • Protects district property.
• 2. Exemplifies professionalism. Fosters goodwill to enhance the district's public image.
  • Complies with drug-free workplace rules, board policies and administrative guidelines/procedures.
  • Contributes to an effective working environment. Performs all aspects of the job.
  • Functions as part of a cohesive team. Develops mutually respectful relationships with co-workers.
  • Maintains a professional appearance. Wears work attire appropriate for the position.
  • Respects privacy. Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
  • Works effectively with minimal supervision. Performs tasks efficiently to meet deadlines.
• 3. Maintains open/effective communications.
  • Seeks clarification when directives are unclear.
  • Uses active listening/problem-solving techniques.
  • Respects diversity. Resolves issues tactfully.
• 4. Takes precautions to protect student and staff safety. Helps supervisors manage risks.
  • Implements effective pupil management procedures. Provides appropriate student supervision.
  • Maintains high standards for appropriate conduct. Takes action to address harassment and/or aggressive behavior.
  • Complies with administrative directives and federal/state laws when dealing with discrimination, inappropriate behavior, suspected child abuse or neglect.
  • Manages student behavior using positive behavioral support techniques.

• Valid state department of education license/permit as determined at the time of appointment.
• Displays flexibility, reliability, self-discipline and a willingness to take on challenging tasks.
• Embodies high ethical standards/integrity. Accepts responsibility for personal decisions/conduct.
• Maintains a record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) or similar training may be required for some assignments.
• Physical Demands:
  Duties may require providing physical assistance to students.
• NOTE:
  
  Blood-borne pathogen/communicable disease, child abuse/neglect, CPR and/or first aid/injury prevention training may be required as a condition of employment.