Bus Monitor

Education Service Center Region 13 (TX) • Austin, TX

100d

About The Position

The Bus Monitor at Navarro ISD plays a crucial role in ensuring that students' transportation to and from school is safe and comfortable. This position involves assisting the bus drivers in maintaining an orderly environment and addressing the needs of students. Effective communication with campus administrators, fellow employees, and the community is essential for success in this role.

Requirements

• Ability to understand and follow written or verbal instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to operate safety equipment and adaptive equipment.
• Ability to manage student behavior.
• Ability to work well with children with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, interact with, and establish rapport with students while on the bus.
• Assist students on and off the bus according to their individual needs including lifting and carrying students with disabilities.
• Supervise students as they board and exit the bus and cross the street following established safety procedures.
• Escort students into the building and deliver to their assigned destination.
• Instruct students on safe entering, exiting, and riding rules and regulations.
• Learn and adapt to each student's special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
• Manage student behavior and report student discipline problems in a timely manner to appropriate administrator.
• Communicate with teachers and parents regarding student behavior while on bus.
• Become familiar with assigned route(s).
• Complete and maintain accurate, updated, and timely records and reports including route sheet and daily non-notification forms.
• Operate equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Ensure seat belts, safety vests, or car seats are used correctly and help students use safety devices when needed.
• Follow emergency procedures including evacuation of students as needed and assist driver to administer first aid, if necessary.
• Follow established procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and assisting students.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Assist driver in keeping bus clean and performance of pre- and post-trip inspections.
• Attend and complete all required training, inservices, safety meetings, including CPR/First Aid and Crisis Prevention.
• Work irregular hours as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees