Substitute Bus Monitor
Haywood County School District•Brownsville, TN
•Onsite
About The Position
To ensure the safety, supervision, and support of students during school bus transportation. The Bus Monitor assists the driver with boarding procedures, enforces safety protocols, and supports students with diverse needs to ensure a secure and orderly environment on the school bus.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Ability to interact effectively with children of all ages and abilities.
- Must pass a background check and TB test.
- Must complete CPR, First Aid, and Bus Safety training as required by the district.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with children, including those with special needs, preferred.
Responsibilities
- Supervise students while on the bus to ensure a safe and respectful environment throughout the route.
- Maintain order and enforce bus safety rules according to district policy.
- Assist students in boarding and exiting the bus safely, including helping young children and students with special needs.
- Secure wheelchairs and adaptive equipment using appropriate restraint systems, requiring bending, kneeling, and reaching.
- Respond quickly and appropriately in emergency situations, including assisting with bus evacuations.
- Communicate with students regarding behavioral expectations and safety procedures; maintain awareness using appropriate vision and hearing acuity.
- Provide physical assistance as needed to students with disabilities or medical conditions, including lifting or repositioning students.
- Collaborate closely with the bus driver to monitor student behavior and ensure a safe bus environment.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bus interior; ensure debris and obstacles are removed for safe transit.
- Document student ridership and report behavioral or safety incidents to appropriate school personnel.
- Attend mandatory safety, first aid, and bus monitor training sessions.
- Board and exit the bus multiple times during the route and remain seated and alert for extended periods while supervising students.
- Perform other related duties as assigned in support of student transportation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
