- Position Type:
Transportation/Bus Monitor - Date Posted:
6/22/2023 - Location:
Transportation - Date Available:
Open Continuous - Closing Date:
Open Continuous Additional Information: Show/Hide - 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.
- Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
| Bus Monitor | JobID: 2642 |
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
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 |
