AIDE - MONITOR

Job Details

Description

Job Summary:

A bus monitor is a person who, generally under the direction of a bus driver, rides in a van or bus over designated routes transporting school pupils or clients to and from school or other designated locations. In addition, a bus monitor may ride a bus or van to assist and monitor clients on private charter trips. Bus monitors may work with loud and disruptive clients. Monitors may also work with special needs individuals.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Monitor pupils and daily school bus activities to ensure proper conduct at all times, and adherence to proper and safe behavior standards on the bus
• Maintain attendance and ridership records and assign seating, as necessary, to ensure good student behavior
• Observe and learn established bus routes so when substitute drivers are operating the bus directional and routing assistance can be given
• As requested by the Operations Manager or Dispatcher, verify route turn for turn sheets and note any route changes with written notes
• As requested by the Operations Manager or Dispatcher, make additional directional or landmark notations on bus route sheets to assist future new or substitute bus drivers
• As requested by the Operations Manager or Dispatcher, observe and track route timing, such as total time en route; time between stops, loading and unloading times or any other requested information for the purpose of establishing route efficiency
• Ensure safe loading and unloading of students on and off the bus
• As required, verify student use of seatbelts and assist with securing or removing belts.
• Assist bus driver with sweeping and cleaning bus interior
• Establish and maintain effective communications and working relationships with bus drivers, district personnel, students, and parents
• All other duties as assigned
  
  

Required Skills/Abilities-Essential Functions

• Ability to comprehend and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor and co-workers
• Ability to verbally communicate clearly with students, drivers, school officials, and parents
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may work in outside weather conditions and be exposed to heat, cold, wet and/or humid weather conditions
• The noise level in the work environment is moderately loud
• Attend work on a regular and dependable basis
• Ability to successfully pass state and/or federal required Background Checks
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job
• Ability to comply with all policies and procedures established by company
  
  

Education And Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving history
• Certificate of training in first aid and CPR, if required by local contract
• A first aid endorsement on the special driver’s certificate or a certificate of training in first aid and a certificate of training for CPR, if required by local contract
  
  

STA is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants; Returning military are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. Must be eligible to work in the US without restrictions.