School Van Monitor - Yough School District

Birnie Bus Service, Inc•South Huntingdon Township, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

A Van Monitor is responsible for riding in a Van, generally under the direction of a School Van Driver, to transport school students or clients to and from school or other designated locations. The role may also involve assisting and monitoring clients on private charter trips. Van Monitors may sometimes work with loud and disruptive clients, and 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 Operations Manager, Dispatcher, 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 required State and Federal Background Checks and Pre-Employment Drug Screen
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 PA Driver's License or Photo ID
Must be eligible to work in the US without restrictions

Nice To Haves

Returning military are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Monitor students and daily school van activities to ensure proper conduct at all times, and adherence to proper and safe behavior standards on the Van.
Maintain attendance and ridership records and assign seating, as necessary, to ensure good student behavior.
Observe and learn established Van routes to provide directional and routing assistance when substitute drivers are operating the Van.
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 Van route sheets to assist future new or substitute Van 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, as requested by the Operations Manager or Dispatcher.
Ensure safe loading and unloading of students on and off the Van.
Verify student use of seatbelts and assist with securing or removing belts, as required.
Assist Van Driver with sweeping and cleaning bus interior.
Establish and maintain effective communications and working relationships with Operations Manager, Dispatcher, Van Driver, district personnel, students, and parents.
Perform all other duties as assigned.