Bus Monitor - IDEA San Juan College Prep (immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools • San Juan, TX

5d • 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, and operate safety equipment. The Bus Monitor will be responsible for supervising students, managing their behavior, communicating with parents and teachers, and assisting the driver with routes and emergency procedures. The position involves working with children with disabilities and requires adaptability to their individual needs.

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

• License or Certification

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.

Benefits

• dental and vision plans
• disability
• life insurance
• parenting benefits
• generous vacation time
• referral bonuses
• professional development
• relocation allowance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED