What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bus Monitor position at Montgomery County Schools?
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. High School diploma or equivalent.
Must meet Physical Performance Requirements.
Such additional qualifications as the Superintendent or Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
REPORTS: Director of Transportation and/or Superintendent/Designee
SUPERVISES: Not Applicable
JOB GOAL: To assist bus driver in ensuring the safe transportation of children.
BASIC FUNCTION: Assist school bus driver in maintaining discipline while bus is in operation; maintain proper records and documentation; assist student loading, unloading, and seating arrangements as
required.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Assists children on and off the bus and escorts children across street upon return home; lifts children as required; assures responsible adults meet students leaving the bus.
Assists parent and school personnel with safe loading and unloading of students; coordinates seating of students as required by State Transportation Guidelines.
Consults with and assists bus driver in documentation of student information, record keeping, and other required documentation.
Attends meetings and training courses as assigned.
Monitors and assists students while the bus is in operation; and communicates with classroom assistants, teachers, principals, and parents concerning students background, medical problems, and behavior while under supervision on the bus.
Provides and performs student health services as directed by Supervisor after receiving appropriate training as required by law.
Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Director of Transportation or Superintendent.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
1. Requires the ability to lift, carry, push, or pull light objects up to 25 lbs.
Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations
Must be able to meet and maintain all requirements and certifications
Work is performed while standing, sitting, and/or walking
Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, written language, and hearing.
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