Bus Monitor

Education Service Center Region 13 (TX) • Austin, TX

99d

About The Position

The position involves riding buses and assisting the bus driver to ensure the safe and orderly transportation of students. The role requires working cooperatively with the driver to maintain safe conditions on the bus and supervising students as they board and exit the bus, following established safety procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Texas driver's license.
• First Aid Certificate.
• CPI Certification.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Ability to understand and follow written or verbal instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to operate safety equipment and adaptive equipment.
• Ability to manage student behavior.
• Ability to work well with children with disabilities.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and procedure manuals.

Responsibilities

• Work cooperatively with driver in maintaining safe conditions on the bus.
• Maintain good rapport with students, parents, and guardians.
• Assist students on and off the bus according to their individual needs including lifting and carrying students with disabilities.
• Supervise students as they board and exit the bus and cross the street following established safety procedures.
• Escort students into the building and deliver to their assigned destination.
• Instruct students on safe entering, exiting, and riding rules and regulations.
• Learn and adapt to each student's special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
• Manage student behavior and report student discipline problems in a timely manner to appropriate administrator.
• Know bus routes to guide substitute drivers.
• Work irregular hours as needed.
• Complete and maintain accurate, updated, and timely records and reports including route sheet and daily non-notification forms.
• Operate equipment according to established safety procedures. Ensure seat belts, harnesses, and/or car seats are used correctly and assist students with safety equipment.
• Attend all required training as directed.
• Follow all federal, state, and district emergency procedures.
• Follow all procedures established by transportation and special education offices.
• Assist driver with pre- and post-inspections, child check, and cleaning duties.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees