School Van Monitor

Beacon Mobility•Fitchburg, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The School Van Monitor assists students with boarding and exiting the vehicle and helps ensure they arrive safely at their destinations. The role focuses on maintaining a safe environment for students and allowing the driver to concentrate on driving. Monitors may assist children with special needs and help secure students using lap and shoulder belts, car seats, and booster seats. The position offers 20–25 hours per week with split shifts; example hours are 5:30 a.m.–9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m., though exact hours depend on the assigned route. Pay is $18.54 per hour effective August 24. Paid classroom and on-the-job training are provided.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Must pass a background check, CORI/SORI, and drug screen.
Must effectively communicate in English, both spoken and written.
Must be able to communicate clearly with students, parents, teachers, and Van Pool staff.
Must demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills when using the two-way radio system.
Must have the physical capability to safely install car seats and booster seats.
Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions from supervisors.
Must be willing to work effectively with school-age children with special needs.
Lifting may be required.

Responsibilities

Safely assist students as needed when entering and exiting the vehicle.
Help students use vehicle lap and shoulder belts and safely secure them in car seats and booster seats.
Monitor student behavior and provide appropriate guidance, feedback, and direction.
Report unsafe or inappropriate student behavior to management and follow directions to implement assigned corrective steps.
Communicate effectively with students, parents, teachers, and Van Pool staff.
Use Van Pool’s two-way radio system effectively and with appropriate interpersonal communication.
Follow written and verbal directions and instructions from supervisors.
Work effectively with school-age children with special needs.