What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substitute Bus Monitor position at NORTH ST. FRANCOIS CO. R-I SCHOOL DISTRICT?
Position Title: Sub Bus Driver Aide
Department: Transportation
Location: Bus Garage
Reports to: Supervisor, Transportation
Approved By: Board of Education
Date: January, 2026
Summary
To assist in providing safe transportation of special needs students to and from designated locations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Other duties may be assigned.)
Supervises students while transporting them
Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
OTHER SKILLS And ABILITIES
Ability to work in a friendly manner with co-workers and students. Ability to read and understand maps. Ability to pass a Department of Transportation physical. Ability to physically manage students and equipment. Be able to observe unusual student behavior and advise the supervisor. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and occasionally required to walk or stand. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk. The employee frequently reaches above the head and forward. Hand strength is frequently required to grasp equipment or assist students. The employee must occasionally drive. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and push or pull up to 90 pounds, such as when assisting students or maneuvering wheelchairs. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may work in temperatures above 100° or below 32° and may occasionally walk on slippery surfaces. The employee must be able to meet deadlines under time constraints and interact effectively with the public and co-workers. The employee has direct responsibility for the safety and well-being of students. The noise level is frequently loud, requiring raised voice levels for communication.
Department: Transportation
Location: Bus Garage
Reports to: Supervisor, Transportation
Approved By: Board of Education
Date: January, 2026
Summary
To assist in providing safe transportation of special needs students to and from designated locations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Other duties may be assigned.)
- Assists Driver and students in operation of lifts for wheelchairs and assisting disabled students
- Maintains appropriate student conduct on the bus
- Secures special equipment that may accompany the student
- Is alert to any conditions in the loading and unloading area which present a danger to students
- Communicates in an appropriate fashion with students, parents and employees
Supervises students while transporting them
Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
OTHER SKILLS And ABILITIES
Ability to work in a friendly manner with co-workers and students. Ability to read and understand maps. Ability to pass a Department of Transportation physical. Ability to physically manage students and equipment. Be able to observe unusual student behavior and advise the supervisor. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and occasionally required to walk or stand. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk. The employee frequently reaches above the head and forward. Hand strength is frequently required to grasp equipment or assist students. The employee must occasionally drive. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and push or pull up to 90 pounds, such as when assisting students or maneuvering wheelchairs. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may work in temperatures above 100° or below 32° and may occasionally walk on slippery surfaces. The employee must be able to meet deadlines under time constraints and interact effectively with the public and co-workers. The employee has direct responsibility for the safety and well-being of students. The noise level is frequently loud, requiring raised voice levels for communication.