Arlington Public Schools
Arlington, Massachusetts 02476
Job Description
Posting: Bus Monitor
Work Year: School Year
NATURE OF WORK:
Hours of work are 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. M,W,Th, F and 6:30am to 8:30am and 12:30pm to 2:30pm on Tuesdays or early release days
Work involves assisting the bus driver in maintaining order on the bus, and assuring the safety of the children while entering, riding, and departing from the bus.
The bus monitor is subordinate to the bus driver and takes direction from the bus driver.
Training and technical assistance is provided by the Transportation department.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The Bus Monitor should possess a consistent demonstration of effective interpersonal relationship skills, which will enable him/her to interact in a professional manner with children, parents and staff.
Experience working with children
At least a high school diploma required. Additional education or training is preferred.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assists children in getting on the bus and to assigned seats.
Ensures all passengers are properly restrained while riding the bus.
Maintains order and behavior of children on the bus so the driver will not be distracted.
Maintains a safe environment for all students while on the bus.
Maintains a positive, calm attitude and a soft voice while on the job.
Assists the children in getting off the bus safely.
Releases children only to persons listed on the Child Release Form, and requires identification from any unknown or new person on the list.
Notifies the receiving school staff of concerns regarding a child’s health, behavior, or emotional state.