What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bus Monitor position at Crockett Independent School District?
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Ride buses and help driver ensure safe and orderly transportation of students with disabilities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Special Knowledge/Skills
- 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
Experience
None
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Student Management
- 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 administrator.
- Communicate with teachers and parents regarding student behavior while on bus.
Routes and Schedules
- Complete and maintain accurate, updated, and timely records and reports including route sheet and daily non-notification forms.
Safety
- Operate equipment according to established safety procedures. Make sure seat belts, harnesses, or car seats are used correctly and help students use safety devises when needed.
- Follow emergency procedures including evacuation of students as needed and assist 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.
Other
- 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.