Bus Monitor #P16DW

QUALIFICATIONS:               High school diploma or G.E.D. Successful experience working

                                            with children preferred.

REPORTS TO:                       Director

JOB GOAL:                           Assists the school bus driver in maintaining discipline while

                                            bus is in operation; assists student loading, unloading and 

                                            seating arrangements as required

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:    Salary and terms of employment according to approved 

                                            salary schedules

EVALUATION:                      Performance will be evaluated in accordance with provisions

                                            of the district evaluation plan

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists the bus driver in maintaining discipline on school bus; monitors and assists students while bus is in operation.
• Consults with and assists the bus driver in documentation of student information, record-keeping and completing route surveys.
• Assists the driver in securing seat belts, harnesses and wheel chair clamps.
• Assists parents and school personnel with safe loading and unloading of students; coordinates seating of pre-kindergarten students
• Communicates with classroom aides, teachers, principals, and parents concerning student background, medical problems and behavior as appropriate.
• Maintains current knowledge of Emergency Evacuation procedures.
• Assists handicapped children on and off the bus and escort children across the street upon returning home; lifts children as required; assures that a responsible adult meets the students leaving the bus.
• Operates equipment, including wheelchairs, tie-downs, seat belts, harnesses,
• mechanical lift and other adaptive equipment as necessary.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.