Continuous recruitment/interviewing until a successful candidate is recommended.  

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.      Assists in the development of transportation routes for district students, including students with disabilities to district schools and non-district schools.

2.      Assists in the assignment of bus operators to specific routes.

3.      Assists in directing or arranging transportation for field trips, sports activities, or other extra-curricular activities.

4.      Assists in training and evaluating the performance of new employees.

5.      Is responsible for two-way radio communications.

6.      Assists drivers with on-road problems, relays vehicle breakdowns to mechanical staff, contacts police agencies for support at breakdown and accident locations.

7.      Assists in evaluating the performance of permanently appointed employees.

8.      Answers telephone calls, takes messages, addresses problems, and relays information to supervisor and others as appropriate.

9.      Assists in driver check-in for AM and PM runs.

10     Assures that all daily activities are properly assigned and covered; calls substitutes as necessary.

11.    Drive bus whenever necessary.

12.    Assists in the development and administration of the Transportation Department budget.

13.    Assists in maintaining good employee relations.

14.    Performs related work as required.

Interviews may be ongoing

QUALIFICATIONS:  1. Must possess NYSED approved School Bus Monitor & Attendant pre-service course certificate;

2. Must have ability to relate to children and manage their behavior;

3. Must be able to follow oral and written directions;

4. Must be able to clearly communicate both orally and in writing and to perform basic arithmetic computations;

5. Must have a history of good attendance;

6. Must be in good physical condition.

 

REPORTS TO:            Supervisor of Transportation

                                  Head Bus Driver(s)

 

JOB GOAL:                 To ride the school bus for the purpose of maintaining order and supervising the loading and unloading of buses.      

 

                      PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1.   Assists students in boarding and departing the bus;

  2.   Makes sure the child is securely in their seat before notifying driver to proceed;

  3.  Keeps children in their proper seats and keeps them as comfortable as possible;

  4.   Assists driver upon request (traffic conditions, directions, etc.);

  5.   Is alert and sees that children do not throw objects, maintains order in general;   

  6.   Sees that no child gets out of his or her seat until the bus stops and is ready for unloading and loading;

  7.   Keeps records and makes daily reports of needs;

  8.   Assists in the cleaning of bus (sweeping, dusting, wiping down, garbage removal, etc);

  9.   Operates elevator in loading and unloading of physically challenged students;

10.   Makes sure necessary supplies are available at all times;

11.   Performs related work as required.