School Bus Monitor

School Bus Monitor 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars O'Fallon, MO 63366 $16.50 - $19.50 an hour - Full-time Fort Zumwalt School District 82 reviews $16.50 - $19.50 an hour - Full-time Fort Zumwalt School District School Bus Monitor School Bus monitors make a difference in the lives of our students every day by providing assistance and comfort to special education students on their way to and from school. Bus Monitors are full-time employees, and therefore receive medical, dental, and vision insurance paid for by the Fort Zumwalt School District plus a $50K life insurance policy and pension contribution.

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. The ability to move and maneuver wheelchairs onto and off of lift, and ability to secure wheelchairs in position for travel, must pass an annual physical including PPD or X-ray for tuberculosis screen and 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. Able 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.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Load and unload wheelchairs using a hydraulic lift, and secure wheelchairs in position for safe travel in a school bus. 2. Provide for the comfort and safety of the special needs child while he or she is onboard the bus. 3. Assist the driver in maintaining appropriate student conduct among all passengers. 4. Assist students getting on or off the bus via the service door when necessary. 5. Participate in emergency evacuation drills in accordance with state regulations and district policy. 6. Properly secure students in child safety restraints (seat belts, car seats, harnesses). 7. Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director-Driver Development and Safety or the Director of Transportation. 8. 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 the duration of the 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.

Fort Zumwalt School District, O'Fallon, Missouri Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$16.50 - $19.50 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): Why are you interested in serving as a Bus Monitor?

Work Location:

In person