Bus Monitor
REPORTS TO: Transportation Manager
DEPARTMENT: Transportation
POSITION OVERVIEW
Assist the bus driver to maintain appropriate student behavior management and provide assistance to
students in boarding, riding, and departing district buses.
EMPLOYMENT TERMS
● Employment terms covering compensation, benefits, and working conditions are specified
by the Board of Education’s policies, procedures, and agreements
● 10-month employment is based on annual evaluation in accordance with this job
description
● FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
● Previous transportation experience preferred
● Experience working with children preferred
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
● None required
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
● Assists the bus driver in maintaining appropriate student behavior on the bus
● Assists students in getting on and off the bus
● Secures students adaptive equipment (i.e, wheelchairs, safety vests, etc.) for safe
transportation
● Assists students in evacuation procedures during emergencies and evacuation drills
● Reports student discipline problems to the proper authority and provides written
documentation of inappropriate student behavior to the designated school supervisor or
transportation department office
● Conducts trip inspections after each run to check for sleeping children, lost articles, vandalism,
and vehicle cleanliness
● Collects and turns in personal items left on the bus by students to the building administrative
office
● Enforces regulations against smoking and eating on the bus
● Exercises responsible leadership when on out-of district school trips
● Completes written reports of all operational incidents including accidents, vehicle operations,
and student behavior
● Load and unload ambulatory students and students utilizing wheelchairs and other assistive
devices on and off the bus, stairs, and lift
● Emergency responsibilities you are required to lift, carry, or utilize a drag blanket to rapidly
evacuate all students from the bus
Professional Responsibilities
● Communicates and works collaboratively with all stakeholders
● Promotes a positive image of Special School District
● Maintains the dignity of others and confidentiality of information
● Maintains regular attendance, follows assigned work schedule, and complies with
attendance procedures
● Keeps current with literature, new research findings,best practices, and resources as
related to the position
● Adheres to Special School District’s policies and procedures, including but not limited to the
Board of Education policies
● Complies with applicable legal, regulatory, and procedural expectations in the workplace
● Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The requirements described below represent the essential functions of this position. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Communication Skills
● Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance
instructions, and policy and procedure manuals
● Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
● Ability to communicate effectively one-on-one and before groups
Mathematical Skills
● Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure
Reasoning Skills
● Ability to problem-solve and apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions
furnished in written and/or oral diagram form
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties and responsibilities of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
● Talk and hear; stand, move, and walk at a brisk pace; sit; and use hands and arms to handle, feel,
and reach
● Accompany, escort, or transport students anywhere on school premises
● Occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds
● Be physically able to implement all Board of Education policies and District procedures,
perform Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) training and techniques, and react and intervene
quickly during crises, such as but not limited to the following circumstances: student
elopement, physical altercations involving students, or any situation that requires physical
intervention to maintain student safety
● Usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical
demands: carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or
crawling, and significant fine finger dexterity
● Yearly NCI training with participation in approved intervention strategies is a requirement for
the job
Environmental Requirements
● Sounds associated with this position varies based on location
● Bus environment may be loud and bus garage environment may be typical of a bus garage
● Temperatures may fluctuate based on the work being performed
● Employee should expect to frequently move from inside the bus to outside of the bus
Disclaimer
The information contained in this job description is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for
this position. The individuals currently holding this position perform additional duties, and additional
duties may be assigned
Equal Opportunity Employer:
METS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace that is free from discrimination of all types. We are dedicated to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated equally, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. We strive to create a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees feel valued and respected. Discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics is prohibited, and we comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding EEO.
This job description provides a general overview of the responsibilities and expectations for the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the role.
Pay: From $16.92 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
