Bus Monitor - IDEA Lake Houston (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Bus Monitor rides buses and assists the driver in ensuring safe and orderly transportation for students with disabilities. The role includes helping students board, leave, and cross streets safely; supporting them as they enter school buildings; and adapting assistance to their individual medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs. The monitor also supervises student behavior and safety equipment, communicates with teachers and parents, helps maintain route information and bus cleanliness, and assists with emergency procedures as needed. The position may require irregular hours.

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 discipline problems to the appropriate administrator.
Communicate daily with teachers and parents regarding student behavior on the bus.
Become familiar with routes to and from the school campus to assist the driver.
Maintain an updated route schedule.
Supervise students' use of seat belts, harnesses, or car seats.
Follow emergency procedures and help the driver administer first aid when necessary.
Operate equipment according to established safety procedures.
Follow established procedures and techniques for job duties, including lifting and assisting students.
Become familiar with and follow procedures established by the transportation and special education offices.
Help the driver keep the bus clean.