Job Title:  Bus Monitor

Reports to:  Transportation  Director and Bus Driver

Education, Certification, and Experience: Minimum -High School Diploma/GED- Routinely pass a drug/alcohol screening

Duties and Responsibilities:

Ensures safety of students while boarding, exiting, and riding the bus

Maintain orderly conduct of student passengers

Reports any and all safety concerns

Participates in in-service training programs as directed

May be responsible for assistance in safely loading and unloading passengers in wheelchairs using a lift

Understands the operation and securing of all equipment to include wheelchairs,  mobility chairs, star seats, walkers, crutches, etc. when necessary

Keep up with personal belongings, coats, and student bags for those students who are not capable of caring for their personal effects if necessary

Works under the bus driver's  direction to provide care and assistance to passengers when entering and leaving the bus and during transportation

Monitors and assists the driver in maintaining proper student control on the bus at all times

Be sufficiently familiar with the route to assist a substitute driver in following the route

Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures for the bus and perform those duties if required

Know student names, parents, and bus stops, etc.

Use knowledge of first aid and clean up kit when necessary

Follows procedures that maintain safety standards in compliance with state and federal laws, and insurance regulations

Maintains confidentiality  of sensitive information and material; adheres to chain of command

Knowledge of the occupational  hazards and corresponding safety precautions necessary for the safe performance of assigned duties; use appropriate safety precautions in all areas of job performance; follows safety rules and regulations

Participates in job-related staff development and safety training

Is knowledgeable of school and bus safety plans and their role in safety procedures

Complies with school, system, state and federal regulations and policies, including the PSC Code of Ethics.

Evaluation: