EC Bus Monitor en Wayne County Public Schools

EC Bus Monitor 
Wayne County Public Schools 
Job Description

Class:  Classified
Dept:  Transportation
TITLE: EC Bus Monitor 

QUALIFICATIONS:  

1. High School diploma or equivalent. 
2. Some experience in working with students (experience with physically handicapped and/or related, where applicable).

REPORTS TO:  Principal

JOB GOAL:  To ride on a school bus and assist the driver with the safety, movement, management, and care of students boarding the bus, leaving the bus, or being transported on it. The bus aide will require students to conform to the rules and regulations established by the local board of education for the safety of students riding school buses.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Follow all rules, policies, and procedures, along with regulations pertaining to the Transportation Department.
2. Maintain order on the bus, and report discipline problems to the proper staff.
3. Make certain that students are seated while the bus is in motion.
4. Supervise the loading and unloading of the bus.
5. Help students cross highways safely when needed.
6. Assist students and drivers as needed.
7. Assist in keeping discipline on the bus.
8. Assure that seat belts and other safety restraining devices are used, and that they are securely fastened.
9. Assist the driver with all turnarounds.
10. Perform other related duties as directed by the Supervisor/Coordinator.

Terms of Employment:   Ten-month work year/At Will/FLSA Non-Exempt

Starting Salary and/or Grade:   NC State Salary Schedule 

Evaluation:   Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board and local policy on evaluation of personnel.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Good knowledge of the care and discipline of students.
• Ability to deal patiently and effectively with students.
• Ability to deal courteously and effectively with school principals and parents.
• Demonstrates patience and understanding.
• Sincere interest in helping students.
• Sincere interest in student safety.
• Ability to exit out of the rear bus door or side door as needed for evacuation.
• Ability to sit, walk, or stand; to bend or twist at the neck and trunk while performing duties.
• Vision abilities of close vision, color vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.
• Willingness to work in varying and adverse conditions.
• Ability to follow basic verbal and written instructions.