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SUPPORT STAFF POSITIONS
TITLE: School Bus Monitor
QUALIFICATIONS: Qualifications for school bus monitors include the following:
- Ability to load and unload wheelchairs with an electric/hydraulic lift, and to operate lift manually in the event of a power failure
- Ability to move and maneuver wheelchairs onto and off of the lift, and ability to secure wheelchairs in position for travel
- Ability to pass annual physical including PPD or X-ray for tuberculosis screen & Dexterity Tests
- Have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a diverse clientele including students, parents, school personnel and the bus driver.
- Ability to walk up and down bus stairs, bend, stoop and secure wheelchairs in position
- Ability to lift or move students weighing 100+ pounds when necessary
- Ability to evacuate bus, including students with disabilities, if necessary
REPORTS TO: Assistant Director of Transportation-Driver Development and Safety
FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt
JOB GOAL: The School Bus Monitor rides on board a school bus which may or may not be air conditioned, works both inside and outside the bus handling wheelchairs, in all weather conditions.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Load and unload wheelchairs using a hydraulic lift, and secure wheelchairs in position for safe travel in a school bus.
- Provide for the comfort and safety of the special needs child while he or she is on board the bus.
- Assist the driver in maintaining appropriate student conduct among all passengers.
- Assist students getting on or off the bus via the service door when necessary.
- Participate in emergency evacuation drills in accordance with state regulations and district policy.
- Properly secure students in child safety restraints (seat belts, car seats, harnesses).
- Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director-Driver Development and Safety or the Director of Transportation.
- Possess the ability to effectively communicate, verbally and in written form, with administrators, staff and the community as needed.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Employment will be on an at-will basis for 9 months, beginning with the first day of the work calendar or at the time of employment for duration of school year with prorated personal leave. All bus monitors will be provided a work calendar showing the schedule of the employee. The work calendar may be modified by the Board of Education at any time, as needs dictate.
EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of support staff personnel.
Adopted: October 20, 2003
Revised: May 15, 2006
Revised: November 16, 2009
Revised: June 28, 2010
Fort Zumwalt School District, O'Fallon, Missouri