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Bryant School District

Special Education Bus Monitor

 

                      

Department: Transportation  

Job Status: Part Time  

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt  

Reports To: Special Education Director or Assistant Special Education Director  

Grade/Level: Classified  

Amount of Travel Required: Varies  

Job Type: Regular  

Positions Supervised: None  

Work Schedule: 

  

178-day contract. Hours are based on bus schedule assigned and length of contract.  

  

                      

POSITION SUMMARY

To assist with transportation to and from school for students with disabilities.  

                      

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

                      

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

                      

Essential Functions Statement(s)

                

 

Provide extra assistance to students with special needs, such as non-English-speaking students or those with physical and mental disabilities during transportation to and from school.

 

Supervise special education students during transportation to and from school.  

 

Enforce transportation policies, procedures and rules governing students.  

 

Monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.  

 

Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities such as restrooms.  

 

Observe and respect confidentiality as it applies to all students.  

 

Implement Intensive Crisis Management protocols after training and certification.  

 

Assist with duties as assigned on the school bus.  

 

When necessary, assist special education students with boarding and leaving the school bus; escort students from the school bus to and from the school building and home.  

 

Attend professional development as directed.  

 

After training by school nurse, administer student medication in accordance with school policy with appropriate documentation.  

 

Ride a special education bus, as required, to ensure safety of students with disabilities. Duties may include the following:
Physically assist students on and off the bus.
Ensure that seat belts and/or harnesses are securely fastened during the route.
Operate wheelchair lift and tiedowns.
Provide behavioral support as needed.
Maintain visual supervision of students at all times to ensure safety.
Assist with evacuation drills.
Maintain roster and check students on/off the bus.
Assist the driver as a "look-out" in difficult situations.
Inform the driver of any damage or needed repairs.  

 

Interact with students who may be blind or deaf (knowledge of sign language preferred but not required).  

 

Report suspected bullying to building principal or designee as required by Arkansas law and district policies.  

 

Report to the proper authorities any cases of suspected child endangerment, neglect, or abuse.  

 

Adhere to all policies of the District.  

 

Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Administrator, Special Education Director or Assistant Special Education Director.  

                           

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s) 

                

 

Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.  

 

Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.  

 

Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.  

 

Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.  

 

Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.  

 

Creative - Ability to think in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea.  

 

Energetic - Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.  

 

Enthusiastic - Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task.  

 

Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.  

 

Friendly - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.  

 

Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.  

 

Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.  

 

Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.  

 

Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.  

 

Loyal - The trait of feeling a sense of duty to the employer.  

 

Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.  

 

Patience - Ability to act calmly under stress and strain, and of not being hasty or impetuous.  

 

Punctuality - Ability to report to work on time on a day-to-day basis.  

 

Regular attendance - Exhibiting regular attendance in order to perform duties in a satisfactory manner.  

 

Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.  

 

Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one's conduct.  

 

Self-Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one's ability using his or her own drive or initiative.  

 

Tactful - Ability to show consideration for and maintain good relations with others.  

 

Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.  

                           

SKILLS & ABILITIES

                      

Education:

                

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Required 

Associate's Degree (two year college or technical school): Preferred 

                           

Experience:

                

Previous experience working with children or adults with disabilities preferred. 

                           

Computer Skills:

Shall be able to demonstrate a basic level of proficiency with computers and programs associated with the position.  

 

                      

Other Requirements:

1. Successful completion of pre-employment background checks.
2. Appropriate personal and professional conduct at all times while around students and other staff members.
3. May be required to attend and complete First Aid/CPR training.  

                      

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

                      

N (Not Applicable) 

Activity is not applicable to this position. 

O (Occasionally) 

Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day) 

F (Frequently) 

Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day) 

C (Constantly) 

Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day) 

                      

  

Physical Demands 

Lift/Carry 

                

Stand 

C 

Walk 

C 

Sit 

F 

Manually Manipulate 

C 

Reach Outward 

C 

Reach Above Shoulder 

O 

Climb 

O 

Crawl 

O 

Squat or Kneel 

O 

Bend 

O 

Grasp 

C 

Speak 

C 

                                      

10 lbs or less 

C 

11-20 lbs 

F 

21-50 lbs 

F 

51-100 lbs 

O 

Over 100 lbs 

O 

    

Push/Pull 

                

12 lbs or less 

F 

13-25 lbs 

F 

26-40 lbs 

O 

41-100 lbs 

O 

                                

Other Physical Requirements 

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