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)