School Bus Monitor - Slippery Rock Area School District

Job Summary:

A Bus or Van Monitor is a person who, generally under the direction of a School Bus or Van Driver, rides in a Van or School 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 School Bus or Van to assist and monitor clients on private charter trips.  Bus or Van Monitors may work with loud and disruptive clients. School Bus or Van Monitors may also work with special needs individuals.

Duties/Responsibilities:

·       Monitor pupils and daily school bus or van activities to ensure proper conduct at all times, and adherence to proper and safe behavior standards on the bus or van

·       Maintain attendance and ridership records and assign seating, as necessary, to ensure good student behavior

·       Observe and learn established bus or van routes so when substitute drivers are operating the bus or van 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 or van 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 or van

·       As required, verify student use of seatbelts and assist with securing or removing belts.

·       Assist School Bus or Van Driver with sweeping and cleaning bus or van interior

·       Establish and maintain effective communications and working relationships with 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 can be moderately loud

·       Attend work on a regular and dependable basis

·       Ability to successfully pass state and federal required Background Checks, pre-employment drug screens

·       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 or photo ID

Physical Requirements with Examples:

Climbing (F)                       

Getting on and off the vehicle to assist challenged riders

Walking (O)                

In parking lots, in aisles on board bus

Pushing/Pulling (Re)

Closing door, pushing wheelchairs, opening emergency door and equipment opening and closing windows

Reaching (Re)

Repetitive Motions (F)

Sitting (F)

Sitting on a bus.  Secure themselves correctly in the factory-installed drivers seat belt unassisted.

Talking (R)

Announcing streets, talking with passengers, or speaking on the radio.

Seeing (F)

Keeping aware of general traffic conditions, stopped vehicles, traffic signals, viewing color or traffic lights, inspecting vehicle, monitoring passengers.

Hearing (F)

Listening to traffic sounds, emergency vehicles, passenger inquiries, monitor radio, detect mechanical problems.

Stooping/ Stretching (O)Picking up and securing young or challenged passengers, securing wheelchairs, inspecting under the bus.

Standing(O)

Supervising passenger boarding and exiting, operating lift controls.

Lifting (O)

Lifting challenged passengers into their seats, wheelchairs and other equipment; assisting passengers in an emergency to evacuate the bus

Combination of Above (Ra)         

Assist student in simulated and real emergency evacuation situations.

Frequency:

(Ra) Rarely (1% of the time or less)

(O) Occasionally (2-15% of the time)

(Re) Regularly (16-40% of the time)

(F) Frequently (41-100% of the time) 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. 

STA is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants; Returning military are strongly encouraged to apply.  Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.  Must be eligible to work in the US without restrictions.