Bus Monitor

Princeton Independent School District • Princeton, TX

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About The Position

The Bus Monitor rides buses and assists the driver in ensuring the safe and orderly transportation of students with disabilities. The role involves supporting students according to their individual needs, supervising boarding, exiting, and travel, and helping students follow bus safety rules. The monitor learns and adapts to students’ medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs, manages behavior, and communicates relevant concerns to administrators, teachers, and parents. The position also includes maintaining route-related records, operating and checking safety equipment, assisting with emergency procedures and first aid when necessary, and helping keep the bus clean and complete pre- and post-trip inspections.

Requirements

• 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.
• No experience required.
• Ability to perform frequent heavy lifting of 45 pounds or over and to position, assist, and move students and adaptive equipment.

Responsibilities

• 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 them to their assigned destination.
• Instruct students on safe bus entry, exit, and riding rules and regulations.
• Learn and adapt to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
• Manage student behavior and promptly report discipline problems to the appropriate administrator.
• Communicate with teachers and parents regarding student behavior on the bus.
• Complete and maintain accurate, updated, and timely records and reports, including route sheets and daily non-notification forms.
• Operate equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Ensure seat belts, harnesses, and car seats are used correctly, and help students use safety devices when needed.
• Follow emergency procedures, including evacuating students as needed, and assist the driver with first aid if necessary.
• Use established procedures and techniques when performing job duties, including lifting and assisting students.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Become familiar with and follow procedures established by the transportation and special education offices.
• Assist the driver with keeping the bus clean and performing pre- and post-trip inspections.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed