Transportation - Bus Monitor

Hawkins County Board of Education

Transportation - Bus Monitor

Rogersville, TN
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Reports To:

    Transportation Supervisor

    Qualifications:

    Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED

    Purpose Statement:

    To assist the school bus driver in supervision of students and maintaining a safe environment for all students while bus is in operation.

    Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

    • Supervise students and assist the bus driver in maintaining discipline on school bus; monitor and assist students while bus is in operation stopping any unsafe behaviors.
    • Consult with and assist bus driver in documentation of student information, recordkeeping and submitting bus referrals.
    • Assist student loading, unloading, and seating arrangements as required.
    • Understand and relate to children with special needs.
    • Observe health and safety regulations.
    • Assist driver in assuring seat belts, harnesses and wheelchair clamps are secured as required for students with special needs.
    • Assist parents and school personnel with safe loading and unloading of students; coordinate seating of pre-kindergarten students as required by State Transportation Guidelines.
    • Communicate with classroom assistants, teachers, principals, and parents concerning student background, medical problems, and behavior as appropriate.
    • Maintain current knowledge of Emergency Evacuation procedures.
    • Attend in-service meetings and training courses as assigned.
    • Perform other duties as assigned.
    • Maintain regular attendance

    Capacity and Ability Requirements:

    The usual job demands requires the following physical requirements: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, and physical dexterity.

    Terms of Employment:

    Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District’s approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the District.

    Evaluation:

    Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.