School Bus Monitor

PRIMARY FUNCTION: To assist school bus driver in transportation of physical and/or emotionally challenged pupils. PAY RATE: Bus Monior Salary Schedule

• Salary Range - $13.92 to $19.77 per hour. REPORTS TO: Transportation Route Supervisor ESSENTIAL DUTIES: EDUCATION LEVEL: High School Diploma or GED preferred. CERTIFICATION/LICENSE: None PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Monitor must be able to lift and move a minimum of 50 pounds as well as meet these other qualifications: Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. PROFICIENT SKILLS: Excellent communication skills ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance Participates in in-service training programs as directed. Responsible for assistance in safely loading and unloading passengers in wheelchairs using a lift. Understands the operation and securing of all equipment.This includes wheelchairs, mobility chairs, star seats, walkers, crutches, etc. Keep up with personal belongings, coats, and diaper bags, written communication from home/school for those students who are not capable of caring for their personal effects. Works under the bus driver's direction to provide care and assistance to passengers when entering and leaving the bus and during transportation. Monitor shall adhere to the dress code adopted by the Douglas County Board of Education. Assists the driver in maintaining proper student control on the bus at all times. Be sufficiently familiar with route to assist a substitute driver in following the route. Be used on emergency and evacuation procedures for stopping and securing the bus in the event of an emergency. Responsible for safe and confidential use of pupil emergency and medical information. Perform other duties as assigned. APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Applicants should complete an application at www.dcssga.org. (Click on "Employment" then "Job Vacancies/Postings" to link to classified application.)