Bus Monitor - IDEA Frontier (Immediate Opening)
IDEA Public Schools•Brownsville, TX
•$10•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 individuals who can follow verbal instructions, communicate effectively, operate safety and adaptive equipment, and work well with children with disabilities. The position involves assisting students with boarding and disembarking, managing their behavior, communicating with parents and teachers, and ensuring adherence to safety procedures.
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
- Familiarity with all routes to and from school campus
- Ability to administer first aid
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 insurance
- Life insurance
- Parenting benefits
- Generous vacation time
- Referral bonuses
- Professional development
- Relocation allowance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
