Substitute Bus Monitor - Special Services

Bus Monitor-Sub Spec ServPosition PurposeTo assist school bus driver in carrying out their responsibilities with respect to transport student to and from school in a safe and timely manner.Essential Job FunctionsMonitors must learn the special needs of the children in order to provide safe and comfortable transportation.Develop positive respectful relationships with students and staff.Observe all mandatory safety rules and regulations.Bus monitors assist drivers with the discipline, and overall well-being of the students while students are on the bus.Efficiently follow assigned schedule.Abide by township policies to include guidelines listed in the Transportation Policy/Procedures Manual.Assist with other duties as assignedEquipmentProvide boarding assistance to students.Training to gain knowledge on the following operating procedures: wheelchair lifts, tie downs, lap belts, assistive devices, and other bus equipment that ensures the safety of students with disabilities.Assist the driver in determining or facilitating seating assignments.Travel RequirementsTravels to and from school district buildings, to vehicle service stations, field trip locations and other destinations are required.Pay Rate$16.80 per hour.Work ScheduleAs needed.Less than 20 hours per weekKnowledge, Skills And AbilitiesWillingness to help special needs children.Effective human relations skills that include a calm and patient personality.Ability to possess and positive attitude towards students and staff.Ability in adhering to safety rules and practices.Ability to read and write.Physical and Mental Demands, Work HazardsSeldom = Less than 25% Occasional = 26 to 50% Often = 51 to 75% Very Frequent = Greater than 75% Physical Requirement Percentage of Time Ability to sit for extended periods of time. Very Frequent Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter. Very Frequent Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation. Very Frequent Ability to lift 25 pounds. Occasional Ability to carry 25 pounds. Occasional Ability to reach in all directions. Very FrequentLicense/ Registration/ CertificationN/AEducationAbility to read and write. ExperiencePrevious experience in special education is preferred.FLSA Status: Non-ExemptApply online: https://www.applitrack.com/perryschools/onlineapp/