Bus Monitor

Job Description

Primary Purpose:
Ride buses and help driver ensure safe and orderly transportation of students with disabilities

Qualifications:
Ability to understand and follow written or verbal instructions
Ability to communicate effectively with others
Ability to operate safety equipment and adaptive equipment
Ability to manage student behavior
Ability to work well with children with disabilities

Responsibilities:
Assist students on and off the bus according to their individual needs including lifting and carrying students with disabilities.
Supervise students as they board and exit the bus and cross the street following established safety procedures.
Escort students into the building and deliver to their assigned destination.
Instruct students on safe entering, exiting, and riding rules and regulations.
Learn and adapt to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
Manage student behavior and report student discipline problems in a timely manner to appropriate administrators.
Monitor and communicate with teachers and parents regarding student behavior while on the bus.
Complete and maintain accurate, updated, and timely records and reports including route sheet and daily non-notification forms.
Operate equipment according to established safety procedures. Make sure seat belts, harnesses, or car seats are used correctly and help students use safety devices when needed.
Follow emergency procedures including evacuation of students as needed and assist the driver to administer first aid, if necessary.
Follow established procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and assisting students.
Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
All staff must download and utilize the school safety alert app on their personal phone.
Become familiar with and follow procedures established by transportation and special education offices.
Assist driver keeping bus clean and performance of pre- and post-trip inspections.