POSITION TITLE (Oracle title)

BUS MONITOR 

WORKING TITLE

Bus Monitor

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

Transportation

LOCATION

Rock Quarry Rd. Office Complex, Raleigh, NC

PAY GRADE

Noncertified Grade 17

FLSA STATUS

Nonexempt

ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT

No

WORK WEEK SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday (occasional evenings)

POSITION PURPOSE:

Assists yellow bus drivers in providing safe and efficient transportation to students while riding, loading, and unloading the school bus, ensuring the safety of all passengers

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point; Google Apps;

• Knowledge of the proper care and operation of a yellow school bus and safe driving skills;

• Knowledge of specific rules and regulations governing the operation of a school bus and can deescalate student behaviors that are not aligned with expectations;

• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills;

• Effective time management skills;

• Effective customer service skills;

• Ability to elicit the cooperation of student passengers with respect to school bus safety rules;

• Ability to create a positive and safe transportation environment for students; educates, motivates, and reinforces proper student behaviors;

• Ability to understand and comply with the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) Code of Ethics;

• Ability to work with a diverse student population and recognize variations in student backgrounds;

• Ability to constantly monitor the safety and well-being of students;

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback;

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents, external agencies, and the community.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

None

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working with students;

• Knowledge of safe practices pertaining to yellow school bus transportation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assists the bus driver in maintaining discipline on the school bus; monitors and assists students while the bus is in operation.

2. Consults with and assists the bus driver with documentation of student information, record‐keeping, and completing route surveys.

3. Assists parents and school personnel with safe loading and unloading of students.

4. Communicates with Instructional Assistants, Teachers, Assistant Principals, and Principals, as needed, concerning student behavior and/or concerns.

5. Attends meetings and training courses, as assigned;

6. Performs other related duties, as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position operates in a school bus or school transportation vehicle. The position, at times, must be able to come into direct contact with school system staff, students, and parents. Work is considered light physical work, requiring the exertion of up to ten pounds of force. Work is considered medium physical work, requiring the exertion of up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Department can contact the school’s Physical Therapist for assistance, if needed, with proper lifting techniques.

EFFECTIVE DATE:  10/2023

DISCLAIMER:  The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position.  They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required by the employees assigned to this position.  This description may be revised by HR and approved at any time.