Bus Monitor (BM)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Bus Monitor, under the supervision of the Transportation Supervisor,. In addition, and as required, the monitor may be assigned to drive a white fleet vehicle in support of Transportation Operations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be 18 years old
• High School diploma or equivalent (Preferred)
• Valid Texas driver’s license with driving record that meets District requirements
• If you have a CDL license you must register through the Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
• Ability to pass a criminal background check
• Must pass a pre-employment physical examination
• Ability to follow verbal instructions; ability to operate safety/adaptive equipment; ability to work with children with disabilities

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Assists in maintaining discipline and attending to the needs of students on assigned bus route
• Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each students’ medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs
• Assists the Bus Driver, as needed, in reporting any behavioral or mechanical issues
• Prepares and maintains accurate and complete reports and records as requested by administration
• Maintain appropriate relations with parents and school personnel
• Maintain firm and appropriate relations with students
• Notify the Transportation Supervisor/front office personnel as far in advance as possible of the need for a substitute
• Report all complaints to the Transportation Supervisor
• Assist in keeping the buses clean
• Drive a white fleet vehicle in support of Transportation Operations. Examples would be transporting students covered by the McKinney-Vento Act and driving to the schools to deliver referrals or lost items.
• Perform other duties as assigned

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control; ability to communicate effectively; ability to maintain effective control over groups of students; ability to deal with mentally/physically challenged students as well as life-threatening emergencies
Physical Demands: Frequent walking, sitting, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling; moderate lifting and carrying. Work outside and inside; work around machinery with moving parts and vehicles; moderate exposure to extreme temperature and vehicle fumes.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.

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