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Needham Public Schools lists this Bus/Van Monitor opportunity in needham, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Bus/Van MonitorMonitors are responsible for monitoring and assisting students while being transported to Needham Public Schools.Needham Public School District is an inclusive, dynamic, and multicultural community seeking an energetic, skilled, and warm educator to join our team. Diverse candidates, especially those from historically marginalized and silenced groups such as educators of color, are highly encouraged to apply.Bus/Van Monitors report to the Transportation Director. Responsibilities:The primary responsibility of a Bus Monitor is to ride the bus each day on the morning and evening routes; attend to the general supervision of all students on the vehicle. Manage proper seating and student use of PPE. Bus Monitors must wear a mask at all times on the vehicle. They must also assist driver in cleaning / wiping down vehicle between runs.Bus Monitors must board the vehicle at the bus yard and remain on the vehicle at all times until every student has reached his or her stop.Bus Monitors are required to assist students in and out of the vehicle if necessary.Bus Monitors are required to check the vehicle to ensure that all students have exited at the appropriate stops.Bus Monitors must exhibit proper behavior at all times. Bus Monitors are role models and should not engage in horseplay or arguments with students or parents.Bus Monitors must document any discipline issue with a student and submit it daily to the Transportation Coordinator.Students should not be allowed to leave the vehicle anywhere other than their assigned stops unless instructed by the bus monitor. If a student leaves the vehicle without authorization, the Bus Monitors will direct the driver to contact the dispatcher immediately.Students must be prohibited from consuming food or beverages, smoking, or bringing radios on the vehicle. Bus Monitors must also abide by these rules.In the event of an absence, Bus Monitors must inform the Transportation Director and Bus Driver, one-half hour before your scheduled reporting time for the morning and/or at least two hours before your scheduled reporting time for the afternoon if at all possible.Participates in school bus safety drills.Bus Monitors are also responsible for performing other related duties as directed by their supervisors.Qualifications:Must be 18 years of age or olderHigh School Diploma or GEDUnderstand and follow written and oral instructionsCommunicate effectively, both orally and in writingCompensation: $19.18/hrSelection Procedure: All resumes will be screened and selected candidates will participate in a thorough interview process.The Needham Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, active military/veteran status, ancestry, genetic information, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, employment policies, and other administered programs and activities. In addition, students who are homeless or of limited English-speaking ability are protected from discrimination in accessing the course of study and other opportunities available through the schools.Needham Public Schools has a strong commitment to equity. Candidates who also have a strong commitment to this work are encouraged to apply. For more information on our equity work please visit our equity website.
Worksite address
needham, MA, 02492, US
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