Bus Monitor (26-27 SY)

San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District•San Marcos, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Ride buses and assist the driver to provide safe and orderly transportation of students. This role requires maintaining discipline, understanding and adapting to each student's special needs, and communicating with parents and teachers about student behavior on the bus. The Bus Monitor must also follow emergency procedures, assist with first aid if necessary, and stay current with Special Needs training. Duties may also include driving a district vehicle for student transportation and other operational duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Valid Texas driver’s license
Ability to follow verbal instruction and communicate effectively
Ability to operate safety equipment and adaptive equipment
Ability to work well with children
Regular attendance; must be willing and able to report to work at the designated work site on a regular daily basis according to established work schedule.

Nice To Haves

Experience preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Assist in loading and unloading of students according to their individual needs.
Maintain discipline and report student discipline problems to the appropriate administrator.
Assume responsibilities for learning and adapting to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
Communicate with teachers and parents on a daily basis about student behavior while on the bus.
Follow emergency procedures and help driver administer first aid, if necessary.
Stay current with Special Needs training.
Operate equipment according to established safety procedures.
Help driver keep bus clean.
Assist substitute drivers with route directions and student stop locations.
Comply with district policy and procedure.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.
Duties may include driving a district vehicle to include cars, suburban for the purposes of student transportation and other operational duties.