Bus Monitor - IDEA Spears (26-27)
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 involves supervising students as they board and leave the bus, assisting them with getting on and off the bus, and ensuring their safety during the commute. The Bus Monitor will also communicate with teachers and parents daily regarding student behavior and adapt to each student's special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs. Familiarity with routes and adherence to emergency procedures are also key aspects of this position.
Requirements
- Ability to follow verbal instructions and communicate effectively
- Ability to operate safety equipment and adaptive equipment
- Ability to work well with children with disabilities
- High School Diploma or GED
Nice To Haves
- Compensation for this role is set at an hourly rate of $12.00/hour
- IDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
