Head Start Bus Monitor

Head Start Bus Monitor Assists the bus driver with students to help ensure their safety and well-being; performs related work as required. The principal function of an employee in this class is to assist loading and unloading children and ride the bus safely. The work is performed under the general supervision of the transportation supervisor. The principal duties of this class are performed in a school bus setting where there is exposure to the weather elements when loading and unloading students, running machinery, and loud noises. Early morning work hours are required. The bus aide is also exposed to some personal injury risk from student behaviors.

Perform all work duties and activities in accordance with District policies, procedures, and safety practices. Other duties and responsibilities include: Guide substitute drivers through bus routes Performs other related duties as required. Competency requirements include knowledge of: Good interpersonal skills Appropriate response to changing surroundings and situations Systemic procedures to ensure all safety precautions are met while loading or unloading students Transportation Department and District rules, codes, standards, and expected student behaviors Ability to: Follow written and oral instructions and observe District policies and procedures Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, teachers, other employees, and administrators Maintain a calm personal demeanor and remain focused in situations of high stress Establish priorities and work within time constraints and deadlines Perform multiple tasks simultaneously, including handling interruptions, and return to and complete tasks in a timely manner Operate various medical equipment as it pertains to individual student needs Work independently, with minimal supervision, and make appropriate decisions in the absence of a supervisor Maintain student and District confidentiality Acceptable experience and training includes: High school diploma or GED equivalentCPR/AED/FIRST AID Certification within 90 days of employment Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform as an effective and competent bus aide