What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bus Monitor position at Springfield Urban League?
SUMMARY: The position of the Bus Monitor for the 0-5 Head Start program is responsible for maintaining compliance and safely transporting children to and from the Head Start Program on a daily basis.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- The Bus Monitor is responsible to Sign in/out when arriving and departing Head Start Sites.
- The Bus Monitor is responsible for assisting children to load and unload the School Bus.
- The Bus Monitor is responsible for ensuring all children are completely secure in child safety restraints after the child sits down on the School Bus.
- The Bus Monitor is responsible for ensuring release of children only to a person over the age of 16 that is on the approved contact list for that child. Doing so by checking a Photo ID for the person.
- The Bus Monitor is responsible for assisting the School Bus Driver in notifying parents of pertinent information by aiding in distributing fliers, notices, etc.
- The Bus Monitor is responsible for assisting in maintaining accurate records on children that are riding the Bus that they are a monitor on.
- The Bus Monitor is responsible for assisting children, if need be, to or from their pick-up or drop-off address.
- The Bus Monitor is responsible for completing a full walk through of the entire School Bus before exiting the School Bus following the route.
NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be 19 years of age.
- Able to work with children, staff, parents and others.
- Must be willing to work a split shift.
- Must meet DCFS requirements which includes a background check.
- Must be able to pass a medical exam certifying freedom form communicable. diseases and illegal substances.
- Must be able to obtain a CPR Certification and First Aid Certification.
- Must be able to lift at least 40 lbs.
The Springfield Urban League, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Split Shift Monday-Friday
7:00am-9:30am and 2:00pm-4:30pm