Bus Monitor

Job Summary: Incumbent is responsible to ensure the safety of the children while boarding the bus, while on the bus and when exiting from the bus.

Major Responsibilities/Activities:

• Adhere to all safety rules established by the Transportation Regulations and other state laws.

• Adhere to all safety rules established by Enrichment Services Program.

• Ensure children are safe while being transported by ESP Head Start school buses.

• Ensure children are picked up and dropped off at same location unless a hardship request has been granted.

• Ensure Transportation Sign In/Sign Out form is signed each day – ensure person releasing child in the morning signs log and log is signed by parent or authorized person in the afternoon.

• Ensure authorized person’s identification is checked until identification has been established.

• Verify bus assignments.

• Become familiar with evacuation routes on bus in case of emergency.

• Maintain order on buses at all times.

• Ensure children remain seated at all times while bus is in operation.

• Ensure children who are not released at bus stops are returned safely to their center of origin and released to Center Manager or assigned Family Service Worker.

• Participate in professional development opportunities.

• Assist the Bus Driver with pre-trip and post-trip inspections.

• Maintain knowledge of bus route.
• Provide support to substitute Bus Drivers with bus routes.
• Assist children with boarding and exiting the bus.
• Document communication with parents regarding services, on the contact log.
• Perform other duties as assigned.