Bus Monitor - IDEA Weslaco (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools • Weslaco, TX

90d • $10

About The Position

The Bus Monitor will ride buses and help the driver ensure safe and orderly transportation of students with disabilities.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to follow verbal instructions and communicate effectively
• Ability to operate safety equipment and adaptive equipment
• Ability to work well with children with disabilities

Responsibilities

• Lift and carry students with disabilities on and off the bus according to their individual needs.
• Supervise students as they board and leave the bus and cross the street.
• Take children into the building and help them find their way.
• Learn and adapt to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
• Manage student behavior and report student discipline problems to the appropriate administrator.
• Communicate with teachers and parents on a daily basis regarding student behavior while on the bus.
• Become familiar with all routes to and from the school campus to be of assistance to the driver.
• Maintain an updated route schedule.
• Supervise the use of seat belts, harnesses, or car seats by students.
• Follow emergency procedures and help the driver administer first aid, if necessary.
• Operate equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Follow established procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting, assisting students, etc.
• Become familiar with and follow procedures established by transportation and special education offices.
• Help the driver keep the bus clean.
• Work irregular hours as needed.

Benefits

• Compensation at an hourly rate of $10.00/hour
• Dental and vision plans
• Disability and life insurance
• Parenting benefits
• Generous vacation time
• Referral bonuses
• Professional development
• Possible relocation allowance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees