District Transportation Monitor

Waterloo Community School District • Waterloo, IA

18h

About The Position

Assist with the supervision and safety of students while being transported to school. The essential functions as shown below represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position requirements will vary depending on the needs of the transportation department.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency
• Appropriate State of Iowa license and endorsements required for the vehicle assigned, or ability to obtain after hire
• Appropriate medical qualification
• At least 18 years of age
• Ability to drive a school vehicle as a substitute if a driver is absent
• Reliability and dependability
• Ability to get along with others
• Moral conduct that is not detrimental to the best interest of children
• Patience
• Considerateness
• Even temperament
• Calmness under stress
• Freedom from addiction to narcotics or habit-forming drugs
• Freedom from addiction to alcoholic beverages or liquors
• Ability to operate a vehicle safely
• Knowledge of motor vehicle laws
• Ability to easily get in and out of the school vehicle assigned
• Ability to render assistance to passengers in the event of an accident and/or safety incident
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test and subsequent drug screenings
• Ability to meet or exceed the medical standards of state and federal departments of transportation
• Ability to sit and remain alert while driving for long periods of time
• Any other requirements required by law.

Nice To Haves

• Additional training in areas related to scope of responsibility not required but is considered a plus
• Previous van or bus driving experience is not required but is considered a plus

Responsibilities

• Assist in the supervision and support of students to ensure behavioral, health, and safety needs are met; report policy infractions, as appropriate
• Physically assist the driver in loading and unloading students, including students with accommodations such as wheelchairs, safety vests, etc.
• Perform visual safety equipment inspection at the start of each route; including harnesses, wheelchair tie down devices, etc.
• Report all equipment damage and/or repair items using established procedures
• Assist in assuring interior cleanliness and appearance of the school bus
• Assist in providing the necessary safeguards to prevent loss of or damage to property, or failure of mechanical equipment
• Serve as a substitute driver is a driver is absent or unable to drive
• Adhere to District policies/procedures and Department work rules.
• Maintains appropriate behavior of student in the vehicle at all times
• Adheres to district and State policies on physical contact with children
• Attends work on a prompt and regular basis
• Maintains satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees
• Maintains confidentiality
• Completes mandatory trainings and tasks on time as directed
• Assists with other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED