Bus Monitor

Full-time, Monday through Friday (hours vary)

About Us

The Francis Howell School District (FHSD) is dedicated to ensuring the safe and efficient transportation of students, particularly those with special needs. We value professionals who are committed to maintaining a secure and supportive environment for our students.

About the Role

The Bus Monitor assists students with special needs during transport to and from school and/or activities. This role ensures the safety and sanitation of assigned vehicles and supports the overall safety of students during loading, transit, and unloading.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with special needs and other passengers, ensuring safe loading and unloading during both routine and emergency situations.
• Instruct students to enforce rules and regulations, maintaining their safety and well-being.
• Supervise students' needs until they are released to a teacher, instructional assistant, parent, etc., ensuring the safe transportation of all passengers.
• Prepare reports (e.g., incident reports, passenger misconduct) to document activities and comply with established guidelines.
• Secure students and their equipment (e.g., restraints, wheelchair tie-downs, seat belts) to ensure their safety.
• Attend unit meetings, in-service training, and workshops to gather necessary information for job performance.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned to ensure the efficient functioning of the work unit.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Job-related experience is desired.

Skills

• Preparing and maintaining accurate records.
• Operating equipment used in transporting students with special needs.
• Adherence to safety practices.
• Basic math.
• Understanding written procedures.
• Safety practices and procedures.

Abilities

• Schedule activities, meetings, and events.
• Work with a wide diversity of individuals.
• Solve practical problems with data and equipment.
• Maintain confidentiality and work as part of a team.

Benefits

• Medical and dental plan options
• Vision coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• District-paid basic life insurance
• District-paid Short Term Disability
• Paid holidays
• Family coverage, long-term disability, and additional life insurance options are available at the employee's expense.

Pay

• Entry: $16.00 per hour
• Intermediate: $17.50 per hour
• Experienced: $20.00 per hour

Physical Demands

• Frequent: Sitting.
• Occasional: Walking.
• Significant: Lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; fine finger dexterity.

Work is generally performed in a hazard-free environment.