School Bus Monitor
Purpose Statement
The job of Bus Monitor is done for the purpose/s of assisting the school bus operator and special needs students while they are being transported to/from school, field trips, programs or emergencies; providing discipline and guidance to the students. This job reports to Transportation Manager
Essential Functions
- Assist School Bus Operator with updating passenger seating charts, Direct Service Claiming form (DSC), knowing the special needs ability of each passenger and knowing driver directions for the purpose of providing appropriate care to ill or medically fragile students; timely transportation; documenting passenger information (Transportation positions only).
- Assists students (e.g. safe loading and unloading from buses including both emergency situation and normal transit; using the handrails to board and disembark the bus; etc.) for the purpose of providing for their needs during transportation services.
- Fills out paperwork including student conduct report, incident form, accidents forms etc. for the purpose of providing written support and conveying information.
- Instructs students for the purpose of enforcing rules and regulations and providing positive discipline and guidance for students.
- Monitors student behavior for the purpose of safety on the bus, preventing distraction to the driver or injury to themselves or other students or passengers.
- Performs non violent crisis intervention techniques and restraints for the purpose of de-escalating crisis situations to provide the best care, welfare, safety and security for all.
- Reports observations and incidents (e.g. discipline, accidents, inappropriate social behavior, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate personnel.
- Secures students and/or equipment (e.g. suctioning a trach, wheelchairs, seat belts, car seat, harness or wrist/ankle restraints, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the safety and welfare of students.
- Assists Bus Driver in maintaining the interior cleanliness of the bus for the purpose of maintaining appearance, sanitation and safety of vehicle.
Other Functions
- Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
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