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Bus Monitor (Open Year Round)
Carrollton, TXPosted 32 months ago
Transportation/onsiteentry
Job Description
Job Title: Bus Monitor Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Transportation Supervisor Pay Grade: DO 1 180 Days
Dept./School: Transportation Date Revised: September 26, 2023
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
To provide supervision of student being transported by district vehicles.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Preferred Experience:
Major Responsibilities and Duties
None
Posture: Frequent standing and sitting; kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Frequent walking and reaching
Lifting: Frequent heavy lifting (45 pounds or over) and positioning of students with physical disabilities, controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting non-ambulatory students, and lifting and moving adaptive equipment
Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise and vehicle fumes; exposure to biological hazards (bacteria, communicable diseases); work around vehicles and machinery with moving parts; may work irregular or prolonged hours
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress
This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
Approved by: Mark Hill September 26, 2023
Reviewed by: Jerry Martinez September 26, 2023
Reports to: Transportation Supervisor Pay Grade: DO 1 180 Days
Dept./School: Transportation Date Revised: September 26, 2023
To provide supervision of student being transported by district vehicles.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification
- High School Diploma or GED
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Possess positive attitude toward people and professional situations and is able to resolve student problems.
- Exceptional communications, public relations, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to deal with special need students
- Must be able to communicate effectively in speaking, reading, and writing in English
- Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus
Preferred Experience:
- None
Major Responsibilities and Duties
- Responsible for general welfare of student’s safety.
- Assists pupils on and off the bus
- Controls behaving of pupils on the bus and reports discipline problems as instructed by the supervisor.
- Supervises the use of seat belts on the bus
- Works with the driver to ensure good relations with parents, school officials and related parties.
- Operates a wheelchair lift and wheelchair tie downs
- Knowledge of routes in order to assist a substitute driver
- Attends required staff developments
- Handles special children in a professional manner
- Demonstrates leadership with proper attendance and punctuality
- Follows the chain of command as noted in organizational policy
- Uses time wisely to ensure productivity and efficiency.
None
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Specialized and adaptive equipment used by studentsPosture: Frequent standing and sitting; kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Frequent walking and reaching
Lifting: Frequent heavy lifting (45 pounds or over) and positioning of students with physical disabilities, controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting non-ambulatory students, and lifting and moving adaptive equipment
Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise and vehicle fumes; exposure to biological hazards (bacteria, communicable diseases); work around vehicles and machinery with moving parts; may work irregular or prolonged hours
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress
This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
Approved by: Mark Hill September 26, 2023
Reviewed by: Jerry Martinez September 26, 2023