Fort Zumwalt R-II School District
**An additional $2/hour is available for those who waive health coverage and are able to prove group creditable coverage elsewhere.
SS: 412
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
SS: 412
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