Toledo School District 237
Job Description:
The job of the School Bus Monitor is to monitor student behavior on the school bus; maintain order and prepare behavior incident reports; assist driver with loading and unloading handicapped students; transport students by district owned vehicle when deemed by the district expedient and necessary.
Required Attachments: Valid First Aid/CPR card or the ability to get one Essential Job Functions, Duties and Responsibilities:
Assesses potential emergency situations for the purpose of taking appropriate action to protect the well-being of students Assists students during transit to and from school and assists the bus driver in maintaining order; minimizes disruptive activity on the school bus for the purpose of ensuring student safety Assists with loading and unloading of ambulatory and non-ambulatory handicapped students; ensures student safety while crossing street to and from bus Attends to student needs en-route Ensures that all students observe safety practices and regulations Reports observations and incidents relating to specific students (i.e. discipline, accidents, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to teachers and administration Administers first aid for the purpose of providing emergency care of students Assists other personnel as may be required in the completion of their work Attends meetings as assigned for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions Performs other such tasks as assigned for the purpose of maintaining program consistency and efficiency Consistently deal with people in a courteous and professional manner Other duties as assigned Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and District policies Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality Ability to maintain high ethical standards Ability to maintain accurate and complete records and forms Ability to work under pressure and deal with emergencies in a calm and effective manner Possess, or be eligible for a Red Cross or comparable First Aid Certificate Sit for prolonged periods of time Lift and carry handicapped students Read, write, speak and communicate effectively Deal with students in a warm, confident manner Understand and carry out verbal and written instructions Be fair and consistent when working with students Listen and communicate about student confidences Understand and communicate student bus safety rules and procedures Use safe lifting procedures Monitor and correct student behavior Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and students Significant physical abilities include:
stooping/crouching/bending at the waist and knees, sitting for prolonged periods of time, reading/handling, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity/depth perception/accommodation/field of vision, physical dexterity, arm/leg movement, ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
State/District Mandated Requirements:
Valid Washington State Driver's License Valid First Aid/CPR/AED card or ability to attain one Fingerprinting (paid by employee)
The job of the School Bus Monitor is to monitor student behavior on the school bus; maintain order and prepare behavior incident reports; assist driver with loading and unloading handicapped students; transport students by district owned vehicle when deemed by the district expedient and necessary.
Required Attachments: Valid First Aid/CPR card or the ability to get one Essential Job Functions, Duties and Responsibilities:
Assesses potential emergency situations for the purpose of taking appropriate action to protect the well-being of students Assists students during transit to and from school and assists the bus driver in maintaining order; minimizes disruptive activity on the school bus for the purpose of ensuring student safety Assists with loading and unloading of ambulatory and non-ambulatory handicapped students; ensures student safety while crossing street to and from bus Attends to student needs en-route Ensures that all students observe safety practices and regulations Reports observations and incidents relating to specific students (i.e. discipline, accidents, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to teachers and administration Administers first aid for the purpose of providing emergency care of students Assists other personnel as may be required in the completion of their work Attends meetings as assigned for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions Performs other such tasks as assigned for the purpose of maintaining program consistency and efficiency Consistently deal with people in a courteous and professional manner Other duties as assigned Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and District policies Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality Ability to maintain high ethical standards Ability to maintain accurate and complete records and forms Ability to work under pressure and deal with emergencies in a calm and effective manner Possess, or be eligible for a Red Cross or comparable First Aid Certificate Sit for prolonged periods of time Lift and carry handicapped students Read, write, speak and communicate effectively Deal with students in a warm, confident manner Understand and carry out verbal and written instructions Be fair and consistent when working with students Listen and communicate about student confidences Understand and communicate student bus safety rules and procedures Use safe lifting procedures Monitor and correct student behavior Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and students Significant physical abilities include:
stooping/crouching/bending at the waist and knees, sitting for prolonged periods of time, reading/handling, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity/depth perception/accommodation/field of vision, physical dexterity, arm/leg movement, ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
State/District Mandated Requirements:
Valid Washington State Driver's License Valid First Aid/CPR/AED card or ability to attain one Fingerprinting (paid by employee)