Bus Monitor - Transportation Department

Bus Monitor - Transportation Department -

Judson Independent School District Transportation – Converse, Texas (Open in Google Maps)

Job : 5053167

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Mar 21, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Title: Bus Monitor

Department: Transportation

Reports To: Transportation Supervisor

Compensation: ACP 203

Days: 187

Revised: 01/27/2022

Primary

Purpose:

Rides the school bus and helps the driver ensure the safe and orderly transportation of students with disabilities.

May drive a district vehicle and/or ride a school bus helping the driver ensure the safe and orderly transportation of students with disabilities.

Education and Certification Requirements:

• High school graduate or GED equivalent preferred
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Valid Texas Class “C” Driver’s License
• Safe driving record verified by the Texas Department of Public Safety
• Certification as Texas Bus Driver Certification by the Texas Education Agency (requirement satisfied by successful completion of 20 hours Texas Department of Public Safety course)
• Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check

• Ability to follow verbal instructions and communicate effectively
• Ability to operate safety equipment and adaptive equipment
• Ability to work well with children with disabilities
• Punctual and dependable
• Must be able to understand instructions and communicate in basic English
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Must meet alcohol and controlled substance testing requirements set forth by the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1992
• Must pass annual medical examination per Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). to complete required bus driver safety training

• Assist students on/off the bus as needed
• Escort children across the street to/from curb
• Assist with special needs students individually as needed
• Secure students in seats, wheelchairs, or other devices used for the safety of the students
• Work cooperatively with driver in maintaining safe conditions on the bus
• Maintain good rapport with students, parents and guardians
• Maintain discipline in-route. Notifies appropriate campus personnel of problem students or unusual happenings
• Know bus routes well enough to guide a substitute driver
• Help driver keep bus clean
• May be required to work with wheelchairs
• Work irregular hours as needed
• May be required to lift younger students into or out of car seats
• Supervise use of seat belts, harnesses, or car seat seats by students
• Follow emergency procedures and help driver administer first aid, if necessary
• Operate equipment according to established safety procedures
• Follow established procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting, assisting students, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned, based on department needs
• Must complete designated district technology proficiencies each year
• Requires a basic knowledge of technology/computer skills
• Ability to use a personal computer to access district programs, emails, and other resources
• Maintain a consistent professional demeanor and appearance
• Ensure compliance with the Texas Educator’s Code of Ethics
• Daily attendance and punctuality at work are essential functions of the job

• School bus, safety equipment (flares, reflective signs), fire extinguisher
• Wheelchair lifts, ramps, locks, and special needs adaptive equipment.

• Ability to read, concentrate, communicate (verbally and written), interpret, reason, understand verbal instructions, memorize, coordinate, compile, compute
• Work with frequent interruptions and maintain emotional control under stress

• Frequent:
  Sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs and/or ramps, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive hand motions, hearing, speaking clearly, visual acuity, distinguishing colors, driving, traveling
• Occasional:
  Lifting, moderate, 15-44 pounds

• Frequent exposure to temperature extremes (hot…