Bus Monitor - IDEA Robindale (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•Brownsville, TX

4d•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 Bus Monitor will be responsible for assisting students with boarding and disembarking the bus, managing student behavior, communicating with teachers and parents, learning and adapting to students' individual needs, and following all safety and emergency procedures. Familiarity with bus routes and maintaining schedules is also part of the role. The position involves working irregular hours as needed and requires maintaining emotional control under stress, with frequent physical activity including walking, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and moderate lifting and carrying. The work environment includes indoor and outdoor settings, exposure to vehicles and machinery, and moderate exposure to extreme temperatures and vehicle fumes.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Ability to follow verbal instructions and communicate effectively
Ability to operate safety equipment and adaptive equipment
Ability to work well with children with disabilities

Nice To Haves

Relocation allowance may be offered.

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.