What are the responsibilities and job description for the BUS MONITOR position at MISSISSIPPI ACTION FOR PROGRESS INC?
- Assist children in boarding and exiting the bus.
- Assist driver in completion of daily sign on & off sheets, accounting by name all children getting on and off the bus.
- Ensure that all children are secured in weight/height appropriate seatbelts or restraints and that while seated all adults use available seatbelts.
- Visually observe the health of each child on the bus, notify Center Administrator of concerns.
- Ensure that any behavioral issues do not compromise the safety of any child on the bus or the ability of the bus driver to safely operate the vehicle.
- Use age-appropriate communication skills with children on bus.
- Collaborate with the bus driver to ensure that each child is delivered to the care of a responsible adult (authorized list) upon leaving bus.
- Ensure that the responsible adult (authorized list) signs for the child upon leaving the bus.
- Ensure that no child is ever left unattended while on the bus, following all procedures put in place to prevent a child being left behind.
- Assist the bus driver with any emergency situations following all rules and regulations as they pertain to school bus safety and child health.
- Fill out accident/incident reports as appropriate.
- Perform a complete walk-thru of bus after each route.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Experience (typically one year) working with ages 3-5.
- Knowledge of age appropriate behaviors and safety practices a plus.
- Knowledge of safety practices as they relate to pre-school children.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to travel; some overnight and with short notice.
Salary : $12 - $16