Special Education Bus Monitor

Position: Special Education Bus Monitor/Aide

Department: Transportation

FTE: Part-time (hours TBD)

Pay rate is $20.50 per hour

Job Description

Title: Special Education Bus Monitor/Aide

SUMMARY:

Assist school bus driver in maintaining order while bus is in operation; maintain proper records and documentation; assist student loading, unloading and seating arrangements as required

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

•         Assist the bus driver in maintaining order on school bus; monitor and assist students while bus is in operation.

•         Consult with and assist bus driver in documentation of student information, recordkeeping and completing route surveys

•         Assist driver in assuring seat belts, harnesses and wheel chair clamps are secured as required

•         Assist parents and school personnel with safe loading and unloading of students

•         Communicate with classroom aides, teachers, principals, and parents concerning student background, medical problems and behavior as appropriate

•         Maintain current knowledge of Emergency Evacuation procedures

•         Assist handicapped children on and off the bus; lift children as required; assure responsible adult meets students leaving the bus

•         Attend in-service meetings and training courses as assigned

•         Perform other duties as assigned

•         Maintain regular attendance

QUALIFICATIONS:

•         Ability to maintain proper records and documentation

•         Assist student loading, unloading and seating arrangements as required, including the ability to lift heavy objects (minimum 50 lbs)

•         Understand and relate to children with special needs

•         Lift students according to established guidelines

•         Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others

•         Communicate effectively both orally and in writing