School Bus or Van Monitor Pine-Richland School District

Birnie Bus Service, Inc•Richland Township, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

A School Bus or Van Monitor is responsible for riding in a van or bus, generally under the direction of a School Bus Driver, to transport school students or clients to and from school or other designated locations. This role may also involve assisting and monitoring students/clients on private charter trips. Monitors may work with loud and disruptive clients, as well as individuals with special needs.

Requirements

Ability to comprehend and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor and co-workers.
Ability to verbally communicate clearly with students, drivers, school officials, and parents.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may work in outside weather conditions and be exposed to heat, cold, wet and/or humid weather conditions.
The noise level in the work environment is moderately loud.
Attend work on a regular and dependable basis.
Ability to successfully pass state and/or federal required Background Checks.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
Ability to comply with all policies and procedures established by company.
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Valid Driver's License or Photo ID.

Responsibilities

Monitor students and daily school bus activities to ensure proper conduct at all times, and adherence to proper and safe behavior standards on the School Bus or Van.
Maintain attendance and ridership records and assign seating, as necessary, to ensure good student behavior.
Observe and learn established School Bus or Van routes so when substitute drivers are operating the School Bus or Van directional and routing assistance can be given.
As requested by the Operations Manager or Dispatcher, verify route turn for turn sheets and note any route changes with written notes.
As requested by the Operations Manager or Dispatcher, make additional directional or landmark notations on School Bus or Van route sheets to assist future new or substitute drivers.
As requested by the Operations Manager or Dispatcher, observe and track route timing, such as total time en route; time between stops, loading and unloading times or any other requested information for the purpose of establishing route efficiency.
Ensure safe loading and unloading of students on and off the School Bus or Van.
As required, verify student use of seatbelts and assist with securing or removing belts.
Assist School Bus or Van Driver with sweeping and cleaning bus interior.
Establish and maintain effective communications and working relationships with School Bus or Van Drivers, district personnel, students, and parents.
All other duties as assigned.