School Bus or Van Monitor Pine-Richland School District

Birnie Bus Service, Inc•Richland Township, PA

57d•Onsite

About The Position

A School Bus or Van Monitor is a person who, generally under the direction of a School Bus or Van Driver, rides in a van or bus over designated routes transporting school students or clients to and from school or other designated locations. In addition, a School Bus or Van Monitor may ride a bus or van to assist and monitor clients on private charter trips. School Bus or Van Monitors may work with loud and disruptive clients. Monitors may also work with special needs individuals.

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 can be moderately loud
Attend work on a regular and dependable basis
Ability to successfully pass federal/state required Background Checks, pre-employment drug testing
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
Must have the ability to pass required federal/state background checks, and pre-employment drug testing

Responsibilities

Monitor students and daily school bus activities to ensure proper conduct at all times, and adherence to safe and proper 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