Job Summary:
A bus monitor is a person who, generally under the direction of a bus driver, rides in a van or bus over designated routes transporting school pupils or clients to and from school or other designated locations. In addition, a bus monitor may ride a bus or van to assist and monitor clients on private charter trips. Bus monitors may work with loud and disruptive clients. Monitors may also work with special needs individuals.
Duties/Responsibilities:
· Monitor pupils and daily school bus activities to ensure proper conduct at all times, and adherence to proper and safe behavior standards on the bus
· Maintain attendance and ridership records and assign seating, as necessary, to ensure good student behavior
· Observe and learn established bus routes so when substitute drivers are operating the bus directional and routing assistance can be given
· As requested by the Operations Manager or Dispatcher, verify route turn for turn sheets and note any route changes with written notes
· As requested by the Operations Manager or Dispatcher, make additional directional or landmark notations on bus route sheets to assist future new or substitute bus drivers
· As requested by the Operations Manager or Dispatcher, observe and track route timing, such as total time en route; time between stops, loading and unloading times or any other requested information for the purpose of establishing route efficiency
· Ensure safe loading and unloading of students on and off the bus
· As required, verify student use of seatbelts and assist with securing or removing belts.
· Assist bus driver with sweeping and cleaning bus interior
· Establish and maintain effective communications and working relationships with bus drivers, district personnel, students, and parents
· All other duties as assigned
Required Skills/Abilities-Essential Functions:
· Ability to comprehend and follow oral and written instructions
· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor and co-workers
· Ability to verbally communicate clearly with students, drivers, school officials, and parents
· While performing the duties of this job, the employee may work in outside weather conditions and be exposed to heat, cold, wet and/or humid weather conditions
· The noise level in the work environment is moderately loud
· Attend work on a regular and dependable basis
· Ability to successfully pass state and/or federal required Background Checks
· Ability to perform the essential functions of the job
· Ability to comply with all policies and procedures established by company
Education and Experience:
· High School Diploma or equivalent
· Must be at least 18 years of age
· Valid driver’s license with a clean driving history
· Certificate of training in first aid and CPR, if required by local contract
· A first aid endorsement on the special driver’s certificate or a certificate of training in first aid and a certificate of training for CPR, if required by local contract
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: Up to $16.50 per hour
Language:
Ability to Commute:
- Mount Joy, PA 17552 (Required)
Work Location: In person
