Bus Monitor, Full-time

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

• Language: Ability to speak and understand English; Bilingual is preferred.

• Experience: Experience in a school district or child care environment is preferred.

• Certifications: Not required.

Key Competencies:

• Student Supervision: Ability to manage student behavior positively and consistently, ensuring a safe, calm environment on the bus.
• Support for Students with Special Needs: Ability to assist students with diverse physical, medical, and behavioral needs, including lifting, repositioning, and using specialized equipment
• Medical Emergency Response: Ability to recognize and respond appropriately to medical emergencies, including administering medication or interventions as trained, following students' health plans.
• Use of Training to Support Special Needs: Applies required training to support students with special needs during transport, including implementation of individualized behavior plans and safety procedures.
• Communication: Effectively communicates with students, parents, families, drivers, school staff, and transportation staff regarding schedules, behavior, and student needs.
• Safety Awareness: Knowledge and execution of bus safety procedures, emergency evacuations, and securing of students and equipment.
• Adaptability: Ability to respond calmly to emergencies, special needs, and unexpected situations while maintaining student safety and order.
• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with drivers, transportation staff, and school personnel to support student transportation needs.

• Assist in the safe loading and unloading of students, including support with wheelchairs, car seats, restraints, and other equipment.
• Maintain student safety and discipline on the bus, enforce rules, and implement behavior plans as directed.
• Assist the bus driver with maintaining the cleanliness, sanitation, and orderly condition of the bus interior.
• Conduct and participate in emergency evacuation drills to ensure readiness and compliance with requirements.
• Provide basic personal assistance to students as needed (e.g., tying shoes, adjusting clothing, hygiene needs).
• Respond to medical emergencies and administer medication or interventions as trained and in accordance with student care plans.
• Communicate with parents, families, drivers, transportation staff, and school staff regarding behavior issues, schedules, and student needs.
• Complete and submit required written reports, including behavior reports, incident reports, and medication logs when applicable.
• Respond to emergencies and address immediate safety concerns during transport
• Attend required training, meetings, and in-service sessions to remain informed about safety procedures and operational updates.
• Support the overall transportation operation to ensure the effective and safe transit of all students, including those with special needs

Clearances:

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.
• Tuberculosis Skin Test.

Public Health Compliance

• Must follow safety and health protocols.

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