Bus Monitor

Position Status: Tier 2 
Non Benefited
6.5 Daily Hours

Salary Range A
$14.70

Working Calendar: 
184 Days
 
Required:
Immunization Record
Three Professional References 
IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Purpose Statement
The job of Bus Monitor is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the educational process with specific responsibilities for assisting students during transport to and from school and/or special activities; and ensuring the safety and sanitation of assigned vehicles.

This job reports to Operations Manager

Essential Functions

• Assists bus driver in cleaning vehicles, both interior and exterior for the purpose of ensuring safety, appearance, and sanitation of vehicle.
• Assists students and other passengers for the purpose of providing safe loading and unloading from buses during normal transport and emergency situations.
• Attends unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. (e.g. Safety Classes, etc.) for the purpose of gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Communicates with teachers, students and/or parents for the purpose of resolving problems, providing information and/or referring to appropriate personnel.
• Instructs students for the purpose of enforcing rules/regulations and maintaining student safety and well being.
• Knows specific needs of each student for the purpose of transporting each passenger safely.
• Monitors students with special needs until released to teacher, instructional assistant, parent, etc. for the purpose of ensuring the safe transportation of all passengers.
• Prepares reports (e.g. incident reports, passenger misconduct, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, conveying information, and/or complying with established guidelines.
• Reports observations and/or incidents (e.g. discipline, accidents, inappropriate social behavior, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate personnel for their action.
• Secures students and/or their equipment (e.g. restraints, wheel chair tie downs, seat belts, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the safety and well-being of students.
• Wears proper clothing in accordance with the published Yuma Schools Transportation Center Appearance and Dress Code for the purpose of representing the District in approved work attire.

Other Functions

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements:  Minimum Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
SKILLS are required to perform single tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; preparing and maintaining accurate records; operating equipment used in transporting special needs students; and administering first aid.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math; understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions.  Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: safety practices and procedures; and utilizing wheelchairs, tie downs, child safety seats, lifts, etc.
ABILITY is required to schedule activities and/or meetings; gather and/or collate data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; and working as part of a team.

Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; providing information and/or advising others; operating within a defined budget. There is some opportunity to effect the organization’s services.

Working Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, frequent climbing and balancing, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 50% sitting, 40% walking, and 10% standing.  The job is performed under some temperature extremes and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

Experience       Job related experience is required.
Education        
Equivalency    

Required Testing	Certificates
Continuing Educ./Training	Clearances
CPR Certificate Renewal First Aid Certificate Renewal	Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

FLSA Status                                                    Approval Date