Bus Monitor Rate of Pay and Job Description: This position is a Level 1 on the Transportation hourly rate schedule. Pay is determined by years of applicable, paid experience. $14.21-$19.50/hr All job descriptions for the district are also posted on our Job Description Index. This position is Job Description # 801 and is attached to this posting in the bottom right hand corner of your screen. General Benefit Information - Positions (or a combination of two positions) working more than 20 hours per week are considered full-time and will qualify for full benefits including health insurance, supplemental insurance options, medical and dependent flex spending accounts, and paid, accumulated sick leave. See the Payroll & Benefits Website. Eligible for 11-17 paid holidays depending on number of months on your regular schedule Eligible for a free DRC membership for the employee A $10,000 or $5,000 life insurance policy paid for by the district depending on full or part-time status Positions working 12 months out of the year also accumulate paid vacation leave See more information about district benefits through the Payroll and Benefits webpage
Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent. Desire to continue career improvement.
Essential Functions:
Knowledge, Skill and Abilities a. Assist in providing safe transportation to ensure that students enjoy the full advantage of school district programs and activities. b. Ensure that all activities conform to state school transportation guidelines. c. Communicate effectively with all members of the school district and community. d. React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned. e. Support the value of an education. f. Support the philosophy and mission of Derby Public Schools. g. Appropriately operate all equipment as required. h. Comply with all district policies, rules and regulations. Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditionsa. Requires prolonged sitting or standing. b. Requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials. c. Requires stooping, kneeling, crawling, bending, turning and reaching. d. Requires climbing and balancing. e. Must be able to work indoors and outdoors year-round. f. Extensive bus travel required. g. Must be able to work in noisy, crowded, stressful environments. h. Must be able to work in and around dust, fumes and odors. i. Requires regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job.
General Responsibilities:
Immediately report accidents, assaults, destruction of property, and abusive behavior to the transportation supervisor.
Ensure that students wait, board and depart buses in a safe and orderly fashion.
Work with drivers and transportation supervisor in resolving problems with students.
Keep abreast of new information, innovative ideas and techniques.
Adhere to all district health and safety policies.
Other duties as assigned by the transportation supervisor or administrative staff which are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications for the position.
