Part Time Bus Monitor
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Minimum age of 18
- Physical examination must be completed and a record submitted to the Transportation Director prior to beginning work.
- Pre-employment Drug/Alcohol Screening
- Current First Aid/CPR certification
OVERVIEW OF JOB JOB DESCRIPTION: School Bus Monitor performs supervisory work in overseeing the safety and comfort of students riding on a school bus. Assists the bus driver in maintaining a safe, clean and orderly environment on board the school bus to and from home on a daily basis.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Follows local, state and federal law and adheres to State Department of Education and local board policy.
- Maintains all requirements as outlined in the State Department of Education state 95-1.
- Assist the bus driver by maintaining a calm atmosphere and positive manner of discipline while students are aboard the bus.
- Helps provide the maximum safety for passengers while on the bus and during loading and unloading
- Knowledgeable in the proper procedures for the emergency evacuation of the students aboard the bus.
- Maintain necessary records and forms as prescribed by the district.
- Able to operate a wheelchair lift repeatedly. Repetitious climbing in and out of a bus is required.
- Able to lift and maneuver a wheelchair dependent child.
- Able to secure a wheelchair which consists of strapping it down and locking it in place. This will require bending, stretching and mechanical skills to operate safety equipment.
- Communicate with children and maintain control and give precise instructions.
- Communicate with administration/teachers/parents to discuss problems that arise on the bus.
- Assist students who become ill on the bus.
- Able to use a two-way radio to transmit and receive message in case of an emergency.
- Able to work in an environment with limited to moderate level of supervision. This requires the ability to handle the pressures in any given workday.
- Able to perform multiple tasks simultaneously while concentrating on safety of children as well as their physical, mental and emotional needs. (Special Needs Children)
- Able to tolerate diesel fuel fumes, inclement weather, odors and moderate dust conditions.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:
Employee's work:
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Standing
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60%
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Inside
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95%
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Walking
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35%
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Outside
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5%
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Sitting
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5%
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Total
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100%
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100%
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Requirements While Performing Job:
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Physical Activity
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Daily: Yes/No
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Description
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Twist: Waist
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Yes
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Wrist
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Yes
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Neck/Shoulder
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Yes
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Stoop, bend
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Yes
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Squat, kneel or crawl
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Yes
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Repetitive motions of hands or wrists
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Yes
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Run
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No
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Climb ladders, stairs, or equipment
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No
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Ride equipment
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No
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Walk on uneven terrain
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No
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Fine finger dexterity
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Yes
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Manual dexterity
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Yes
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Reaching above shoulders
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Yes
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Reaching at shoulder height
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Yes
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Reaching below shoulders
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Yes
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Other
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Requirements for pushing, lifting, pulling, or carrying obstacles of weight
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No. of lbs. from the floor
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Push
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Pull
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Lift
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Carry
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Frequency: Explain if daily/weekly/monthly/once in a while
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0-25
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X
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X
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Daily
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26-50
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X
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X
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Weekly
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51-150
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X
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Once in a while
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Above 150
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No. of lbs from chest high
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0-25
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X
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X
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Weekly
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26-50
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X
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X
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Once in a while
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51-150
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Above 150
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No. of lbs. over head
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0-25
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X
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X
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Once in a while
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26-50
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51-150
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Above 150
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Must be capable of working under unusual conditions such as:
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Chemicals, skin irritants such as soaps, cleaning agents and others
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Yes
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Cold/heat of outside work
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Confined spaces such as crawl spaces and other small areas
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Contact with the public
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Yes
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Dampness
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Electrical
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Explosives, flammables, gas, paint thinners
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High work spaces
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Machine noise
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Yes
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Radiation
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Sun
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Yes
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Vibration
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Protective equipment required
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Vision Demand and Capabilities
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Normal night vision
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Normal depth perception
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X
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Normal depth vision
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X
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Normal color vision
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X
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Red/Green/Amber color vision
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X
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Uncorrected Vision
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Corrected Vision
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X
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Hearing essentially normal
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X
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Some high tone loss
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Significant high tone loss
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Low tone loss
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Other requirements: Corrected hearing
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X
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REPORTS TO: Transportation Director
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: School Calendar. Salary to be determined by individual experience level or Bus Assistant Salary Schedule.
EVALUATION: Performance of this position will be evaluated annual in accordance with provisions of the Board of Education’s policy on evaluation of non-certified personnel.
*** CHOSEN APPLICANT MAY NEED TO RE-APPLY FOR PERMANENT POSITION AT THE END OF THE 2025-2026 ACADEMIC YEAR
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