Bus Monitor

SALARY: $21.60 - $30.24 per hour; commensurate with experience

Monday-Friday; 4 hours per day (Hours may vary depending on route assigned)

REQUIREMENTS: Monitors will be required to pass a physical conditioning test mandated by NYS DOT and NYSED. Must possess a valid drivers license. Federal finger printing clearance is required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: All monitors are required to assist Pre K and Elementary children on the proper loading and unloading procedures, which may include assisting children off the bus to the approved loading and unloading bus stop.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

• Rides on school bus in order to perform duties and responsibilities;
• Monitors and maintains order on school bus and ensures that student passengers are seated while bus is in motion;
• Oversees and monitors student passengers and their behavior;
• Assists student passengers to climb aboard, enter, and leave, climb down from, the bus;
• Seats and places student passengers as necessary;
• May operate lift and secure restraint devices and wheelchair locks to load and unload student passengers with disabilities;
• Provides other assistance to students and drivers as needed;
• May operate a lift to load and unload handicapped student passengers and secures restraint devices and wheelchair locks;
• Performs a variety of related activities as required.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Must possess strong communication skills, be able to understand traffic directions and routing procedures. Must be able to lift at least 35lbs.