Bus Monitor

Bus Monitor Ride bus and help driver ensure safe and orderly transportation of students with and without disabilities. Assist students with disabilities on and off the bus according to their individual needs. Cooperate with the bus driver to load and unload students using the bus lift mechanism when they are unable to load or unload using the normal service door route. Supervise students as they board and leave the bus and cross the street. Learn and adapt to each student's special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs. Manage student behavior and report student discipline problems to the appropriate administrator. Communicate with the Driver and Operations Specialist regarding student discipline. Become familiar with all routes to and from school campuses to be of assistance to driver. Assist driver in maintaining an updated route schedule. Supervise use of seat belts, harnesses, or car seats by students. Insure that all students, including those in wheelchairs, are secured safely for transport in the bus. Follow emergency procedures and help driver administer first aid, if necessary. Operate equipment according to established safety procedures. Follow established procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting, assisting students, etc. Become familiar with and follow the procedures established by transportation. Cooperate with the bus driver to keep the bus clean. Be available to work irregular hours as needed.