Monitor/Aide

Illinois Central School Bus • Chicago, IL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role assists the driver in the safe operation of the route and manages students as defined by the school. The position involves student management, communication of behavior problems to the driver, and assisting with bus inspections and student loading/unloading, including wheelchair lifts. Cooperation with school personnel, parents, and students is essential, as is attendance at safety and training meetings. Responsibilities also include conducting emergency evacuations and maintaining the cleanliness of the bus interior. Specialized functions may be required by contract.

Requirements

• Good verbal communication skills
• Ability to work early morning hours
• Must maintain a professional and respectful attitude toward fellow employees and customers
• Dress in a professional and appropriate manner for a business environment
• Perform all job functions in the safest manner adhering to OSHA guidelines & other applicable Federal& State laws
• Execute all job duties while following company policy and procedure
• Ability to use or learn to use internet, additional programs as required and office equipment, including fax and phones or other electronic devices
• Ability to successfully complete dexterity test and DOT physical and comply with drug free workplace policy

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

• Ability to learn and follow a route sheet or electronic routing device
• Student management and communication of behavior problems with the driver
• Assisting in pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the bus, including child checks, CSRS and wheelchair lifts
• Assisting students in the loading and unloading process including wheelchair lift
• Cooperating and communicating with school personnel, parents and students
• Attending all safety and training meetings
• Conducting emergency evacuation from the bus, including exiting from the emergency door
• Cleaning the insides of the bus including sweeping, dusting and cleaning windows
• Other specialized functions as required by contract

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED