Special Needs School Bus Monitor

Spartanburg School District 5 • Duncan, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

To assist bus drivers in maintaining proper student behavior on the bus and assuring safety of children while entering, riding, and departing the bus. Must possess and maintain a valid South Carolina Class B CDL with Passenger and School Bus endorsement and certified through SC Department of Education as a school bus driver to serve as a “back-up/standby” driver to fill in on an “as needed” basis.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Knowledge of state and federal transportation regulations
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Perform and pass the State Department of Education school bus physical skills evaluation.
• Class B CDL with P and S endorsement
• SC Department of Education School Certificate

Responsibilities

• Manage the safety, comfort and behavior of all student bus riders.
• Assist students while loading and unloading and insure that all passengers are in assigned seats and properly secured by seat belt, seat restraint, car seat, etc.
• Operate the wheelchair lift for loading and unloading; properly secure wheelchair.
• Learn the assigned bus route to assist substitute driver as needed.
• Report student injury or illness to transportation department supervisor.
• Ensure that all students get off at the assigned school or bus stop.
• Assist driver with student attendance records.
• Project a positive and professional image to the school district and community.
• Performing other tasks and responsibilities that may be assigned.

What This Job Offers

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