Bus/Van Monitor

Title: Transportation Monitor

Reports To: Bus Driver/Van Driver/Director of Transportation

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Summary: Assist school bus/van driver in maintaining discipline while bus is in operation; maintain proper records and documentation; assist student loading, unloading and seating
arrangements as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Assists the bus/van driver in maintaining discipline on school bus or van; monitors and assists students while the vehicle is in operation; maintains proper seating arrangements

2. Instructs riders regarding being responsible passengers

3. Reports personal absences in time for the supervisor to secure a substitute monitor

4. Assist the bus/van driver in maintaining cleanliness on the vehicle at all times

5. Assists the driver in providing age appropriate activities to reduce inappropriate behavior while transporting children

6. Exercises good judgment concerning emergencies


QUALIFICATIONS: 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.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE (preferred)

1. High school diploma or GED

2. This job requires an individual who is familiar with safety procedures, bus/van rules and emergency evaluation 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, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel and crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

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.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Hourly employment.