School Van Monitor

GENERAL JOB FUNCTION:
The Randolph School Van/Bus monitor will be responsible for maintaining discipline while school vehicle is in operation; maintaining proper records and documentation; and assisting in student loading, unloading and seating arrangements as required. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
• Assist the van driver in maintaining discipline on school van; monitor and assist students while bus is in operation.
• Consult with and assist van driver in documentation of student information, recordkeeping and completing route surveys.
• Assist driver in assuring seat belts, harnesses and wheel chair clamps are secured as required.
• Assist parents and school personnel with safe loading and unloading of students; coordinate seating of pre-kindergarten students as required by State Transportation Guidelines.
• Communicate with classroom aides, teachers, principals, and parents concerning student background, medical problems and behavior as appropriate.
• Maintain current knowledge of Emergency Evacuation procedures.
• Assist handicapped children on and off the bus and escort children across street upon return home; lift children as required; assure responsible adult meets students leaving the bus.
• Attend in-service meetings and training courses as assigned.
• Maintain regular attendance
• Perform other duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
• Safe practices concerning school bus transportation.
• Basic record-keeping techniques.
• Health and safety regulations.
• Familiar with 7D laws and regulations ABILITY TO:
• Maintain proper records and documentation.
• Assist student loading, unloading and seating arrangements as required.
• Understand and relate to children with special needs.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Lift students according to established guidelines.
• Maintain current knowledge of Emergency Evacuation procedures.
• Maintain routine records.
• Observe health and safety regulations.
• Must be able to lift heavy objects (minimum 50 lbs.) PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing.
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching.
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull medium weights, up to 50 pounds
• Requires activities involving being around moving machinery, exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity, and exposure to dust, fumes and gases.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma.

TERMS:

per Collective Bargaining Agreement for Randolph Bus Drivers and Monitors Union, SEIU Local 888.