Overall Purpose

The job of Bus Monitor is done for the purpose / s of providing support within the student transportation services area with specific responsibilities for assisting special education students during transport to and from school and / or special activities;

and ensuring the safety and sanitation of assigned vehicles.

Direct Supervisor

Transportation Supervisor - Regular Education

Essential Functions

• Assists bus drivers and other school employees for the purpose of ensuring passenger safety and timely transportation.
• Assists special education students and other passengers for the purpose of providing safe loading and unloading from buses during normal transport and emergency situations.
• Attends meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Instructs students for the purpose of enforcing rules / regulations and maintaining student safety and well-being.
• Monitors students with special needs until released to teacher, instructional assistant, parent, etc. for the purpose of ensuring the safe transportation of all passengers.
• Prepares reports (incident reports, passenger misconduct, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, conveying information, and / or complying with established guidelines.
• Reports observations and / or incidents (discipline, accidents, inappropriate social behavior, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate personnel for their action.
• Secures students and / or their equipment (restraints, wheelchair tie-downs, seat belts, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the safety and well-being of students.

Marginal Functions

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Competencies

• Skills-based Competencies
• Required to perform single tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include : adhering to safety practices;

preparing and maintaining accurate records; and operating equipment used in transporting special needs students.

Knowledge-based Competencies

Required to perform basic math; understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and solve practical problems.

Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include : safety practices and procedures;

• Ability-based Competencies
• Required to schedule activities and / or meetings; gather and / or collate data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances;
• work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals;

work with similar types of data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans.

Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include : communicating with diverse groups;

maintaining confidentiality; and working as part of a team.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Physical Requirements

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands : occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and / or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and / or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity.

The job is performed under some temperature extremes and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and / or illness.

Generally the job requires 55% sitting, 10% walking, and 35% standing.

Continuing Education / Training

N / A

Last updated : 2024-04-23