AIDE - MONITOR

Duties

• Maintain attendance and ridership records and assign seating as necessary to ensure good student behavior.
• Observe and learn established bus routes so that when substitute drivers are operating the bus directional and routing assistance can be given.
• Verify route turn for turn sheets and note any route changes with written notes.
• Make additional directional or landmark notations on bus route sheets to assist future new or substitute bus drivers.
• Observe and track route timing, such as total time en-route; time between stops; loading and unloading times or any other requested information for the purpose of establishing route efficiency.
• Ensure safe loading and unloading of students on and off the bus.
• Verify student use of seat belts and assist with securing or removing belts.
• Assist bus driver with sweeping and cleaning bus interior.
• Establish and maintain effective communications and working relationships with bus drivers, district personnel, students and parents.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff.
• Knowledge of basic first aid and CPR.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to handle stressful situations and remain calm.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record.