METCO Bus Monitor

Newton Public Schools•Newton, MA

About The Position

The METCO Bus Monitor provides supervision for students on the Newton METCO program as they travel from school. This is a part-time position with hours from 2:30pm – 4:30pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays; 1:45pm – 3:45pm on Tuesdays; and 11:30am – 1:30pm on Early Release Days.

Requirements

High School education
Ability to handle multitude of varying and complex issues
Excellent oral and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience working with middle school-age children

Responsibilities

Ride the bus with Newton METCO students at Bigelow and Oak Hill from Newton to Boston in the afternoons
Manage student behavior on the bus by promoting a positive and safe environment
Ensure the safety of students riding the bus by adhering to school-based and bus rules of conduct
Coach and support students on socio-emotional behavior plans by aligning expectations to the classroom
Complete incident reports when bus and school-based rules of conduct are violated
Submit incident reports to Newton METCO office and Building Principal/Administrator
Consistent and on-time attendance is required or supervision and instruction of the students
Responsible for implementing “other job related duties” as needed
May be expected to provide substitute educator services
May be expected to attend trainings related to position