What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bus Monitor position at SAU 6 Public Schools?
The Claremont School District is located in the beautiful and picturesque Upper Valley Area of New Hampshire. The Claremont School District is approximately 35 minutes from Mount Sunapee Ski Resort and 30 minutes from all of the concerts and athletic events at Dartmouth College in Hanover. The Connecticut River flows nearby making kayaking and canoeing very convenient after work and on the weekends. Hiking trails are plentiful. Many would say it is a great location to raise a family, renew your sense of wonder and be part of a vibrant community supporting its schools. To learn more about Sugar River Valley Regional Technical Center visit: https://srvrtc.sau6.org/o/srvrtc
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SUMMARY OF POSITION
The employee will ride on a school bus/van to monitor students to provide safe and efficient transportation so that students may enjoy the fullest possible advantage from the programs and offerings of the school system. The employee must exercise tact and courtesy in maintaining acceptable relations with parents/guardians of students transported and with school personnel.
Approx. 4 hours a day; 20 hours a week
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assists student(s) with disabilities on and off the bus according to their individual needs.
Learns and adapts to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
Manages student behavior and reports student discipline problems to appropriate administrator(s).
Becomes familiar with the route to and from school campus to be of assistance to drivers.
Supervises use of seat belts, harnesses, or car seats by students.
Follows emergency procedures and administers first aid, if necessary.
Becomes familiar with and follows procedures established by transportation and special education offices.
Helps driver keep bus clean.
Maintains regular attendance.
Performs other related work as required.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Graduation from high school and some experience driving large vehicles with some experience in transporting humans preferred; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.
