Bus Monitor #P16DW

QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or G.E.D. Successful experience workingwith children preferred.REPORTS TO: DirectorJOB GOAL: Assists the school bus driver in maintaining discipline whilebus is in operation; assists student loading, unloading andseating arrangements as requiredTERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and terms of employment according to approvedsalary schedulesEVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with provisionsof the district evaluation planPERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:Assists the bus driver in maintaining discipline on school bus; monitors and assists students while bus is in operation.Consults with and assists the bus driver in documentation of student information, record-keeping and completing route surveys.Assists the driver in securing seat belts, harnesses and wheel chair clamps.Assists parents and school personnel with safe loading and unloading of students; coordinates seating of pre-kindergarten studentsCommunicates with classroom aides, teachers, principals, and parents concerning student background, medical problems and behavior as appropriate.Maintains current knowledge of Emergency Evacuation procedures.Assists handicapped children on and off the bus and escort children across the street upon returning home; lifts children as required; assures that a responsible adult meets the students leaving the bus.Operates equipment, including wheelchairs, tie-downs, seat belts, harnesses,mechanical lift and other adaptive equipment as necessary.Performs other related duties as assigned.