Bus Monitor

JOB TITLE: Bus Monitor **6 Hours Daily

WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Non-exempt

REPORTS TO: Operations Manager

PAY GRADE: AUX 02

DEPARTMENT: Transportation

DAYS: 179

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Bus Monitor, under direct supervision of the Operations Manager, rides the special education buses of the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District and assists the drivers in providing safe and orderly transportation of students with special needs.

Supervised by:

• Operations Manager
• Director of Transportation

QUALIFICATIONS:

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to follow instructions (written and verbal)
• Ability to operate safety equipment and adaptive equipment
• Ability to work well with students with special needs
• Ability to carry heavy loads quickly and safely

Minimum Experience:

• One year of experience in related field preferred
• Alternatives to the above, as the District finds appropriate

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Assists in the carrying, loading, securing and unloading of students according to their individual needs.
• Assists promptly and quickly with student evacuations in emergency situations.
• Maintains student discipline; documents and reports student discipline problems to the appropriate Administrator.
• Assists bus driver in daily bus inspections.
• Assists the bus driver in keeping the interior of the bus clean.
• Assists substitute driver with route directions and student management.
• Inspects bus for students after each route and prior to returning to the Transportation facility.
• Conducts equipment inspections and is responsible for making basic adjustments during breakdowns.
• Completes specialized training opportunities made available through the Transportation Department: i.e. CPR, first aid, discipline management procedures, etc.
• Assumes responsibility for personal daily timecard.
• Attends required staff development and monthly safety meetings as assigned by the Administration and/or Director.
• Demonstrates behavior that is professional, ethical and responsible.
• Follows all rules, regulations, and policies of the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District.
• Performs other functions that may be assigned by the Administration and/or Supervisor.
• Utilize a systems approach to continuous improvement.

EQUIPMENT USED:

Variety of equipment to accommodate special needs students to include (but not limited to) a seat belt, wheel chair, mobility devices, special harness and wheel chair lift

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:

• Effective communication skills (verbal and written)
• Maintains effective control over groups of students
• Responds appropriately in emergency situations
• Maintains emotional control under stressful conditions

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Requires performing tasks standing, sitting, twisting and bending on a stationary or moving bus
• Ability to walk 35 yards within 25 seconds
• Working positions include kneeling and climbing, with extended reaching in front of and above body
• Lifting and carrying up to 40 lbs., team lift up to 150 lbs.
• Climb steps in and out of bus up to 16 times per route from 20” elevation (3 routes daily)
• Ability to safely exit rear of bus from 4’ elevation

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills that may be required.

The Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against an individual based on race, color, disability, religion, sex, national origin, age, and genetic information.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.77 - $29.80 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Bus Driving: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CDL A or CDL B (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $30