Bus Monitor - IDEA Owassa (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•Pharr, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bus Monitor will ride buses and help the driver ensure the safe and orderly transportation of students with disabilities. This role requires the ability to follow verbal instructions, communicate effectively, operate safety and adaptive equipment, and work well with children with disabilities. The Bus Monitor will be responsible for lifting and carrying students, supervising them as they board and leave the bus, managing student behavior, communicating with teachers and parents, learning and adapting to each student's special needs, and assisting the driver with routes and bus cleanliness. The role also involves following emergency procedures and operating equipment safely. IDEA Public Schools is a network of tuition-free, Pre-K-12 public charter schools committed to the belief that all students can go to college. They serve over 80,000 college-bound students across multiple states and are dedicated to sending 100% of their graduates to college.

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

Nice To Haves

Relocation allowance may be offered.

Responsibilities

Lift and carry students with disabilities on and off the bus according to their individual needs.
Supervise students as they board and leave bus and cross street.
Take children into 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 appropriate administrator.
Communicate with teachers and parents on a daily basis regarding student behavior while on bus.
Become familiar with all routes to and from school campus to be of assistance to driver.
Maintain an updated route schedule.
Supervise use of seat belts, harnesses, or car seats by students.
Follow emergency procedures and help 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 driver keep bus clean.
Work irregular hours as needed.