AIDE - MONITOR

Birnie Bus Service, Inc•Jefferson City, MO

About The Position

A bus monitor is a person who, generally under the direction of a bus driver, rides in a van or bus over designated routes transporting school pupils or clients to and from school or other designated locations. In addition, a bus monitor may ride a bus or van to assist and monitor clients on private charter trips. Bus monitors may work with loud and disruptive clients. Monitors may also work with special needs individuals.

Requirements

Ability to comprehend and follow oral and written instructions
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor and co-workers
Ability to verbally communicate clearly with students, drivers, school officials, and parents
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may work in outside weather conditions and be exposed to heat, cold, wet and/or humid weather conditions
The noise level in the work environment is moderately loud
Attend work on a regular and dependable basis
Ability to successfully pass state and/or federal required Background Checks
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job
Ability to comply with all policies and procedures established by company
High School Diploma or equivalent
Must be at least 18 years of age
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving history
Certificate of training in first aid and CPR, if required by local contract
A first aid endorsement on the special driver’s certificate or a certificate of training in first aid and a certificate of training for CPR, if required by local contract.

Responsibilities

Monitor pupils and daily school bus activities to ensure proper conduct at all times, and adherence to proper and safe behavior standards on the bus
Maintain attendance and ridership records and assign seating, as necessary, to ensure good student behavior
Observe and learn established bus routes so when substitute drivers are operating the bus directional and routing assistance can be given
As requested by the Operations Manager or Dispatcher, verify route turn for turn sheets and note any route changes with written notes
As requested by the Operations Manager or Dispatcher, make additional directional or landmark notations on bus route sheets to assist future new or substitute bus drivers
As requested by the Operations Manager or Dispatcher, observe and track route timing, such as total time en route; time between stops, loading and unloading times or any other requested information for the purpose of establishing route efficiency
Ensure safe loading and unloading of students on and off the bus
As required, verify student use of seatbelts and assist with securing or removing belts.
Assist bus driver with sweeping and cleaning bus interior
Establish and maintain effective communications and working relationships with bus drivers, district personnel, students, and parents
All other duties as assigned