Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

The Pine School

Hobe Sound, Florida

Job Description: School Bus Monitor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Part-Time

Department: Facilities

Reports to: Director of Facilities & Transportation

Summary Description

The School Bus Monitor is responsible for assisting bus drivers in providing on-going and emergency support to students (both ambulatory and non-ambulatory) while riding, loading and unloading the school bus to ensure the safety of all passengers. EQUIPMENT: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required, when determined and/or appropriate.

The job is scheduled to begin on 8/4/2025 and will consist of 20 hours per week.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitors students while on bus; maintains safety and order on the bus, ensures students wear seatbelts; provides first aid to ill or injured students.
• Coordinates with appropriate division heads to follow up as needed on discipline issues.
• Assists with the loading and unloading of students on/off the bus.
• Assists in the maintenance of bus cleanliness by sweeping and removing all trash from the interior of the vehicle.
• Assists post trip wipe-down of the interior of vehicle due to health or other emergency situations and concerns.
• Assists bus driver with routes, directions and extra visuals for reversing when needed.
• Provides assistance during emergencies, evacuation planning and drills; provides knowledge and operates emergency window exits.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Required to have prompt, regular attendance in-person and be available to work on-site, in-person during regular business hours and as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by an appropriate administrator or their representative.

Qualification Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certified in first aid and CPR (adult and child) preferred.
• 1 year of work experience as a bus monitor preferred.
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions quickly and accurately.
• Must be able to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with students and adults.
• Knowledge and understanding of the proper use of child restraint systems used for transporting students with special needs.
• Ability to safely operate a wheelchair hydraulic lift.
• Ability to assist students with patience and understanding.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods standing or sitting.
• Extreme weather conditions may include heat, cold, wet and/or humid conditions.
• Lifting, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching.
• Ability to lift equipment and/or student weighing 40 pounds.

Mission Statement

The Pine School is an independent college preparatory school educating students in Kindergarten through 12th Grade. We promote academic, artistic and athletic excellence in a close-knit learning environment that extends from the classroom to our expansive natural campus and beyond. Our challenging curriculum cultivates intellectual curiosity and honors each student’s voice as we strive for inclusivity. From a strong sense of community and connection, The Pine School students become inspired and prepared to navigate a complex and changing world.

Statement of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Access

We at The Pine School are committed to continuous growth by examining and learning from diverse perspectives as an active, necessary pursuit. We encourage the respectful expression of different life experiences, thoughts, and opinions and cultivate an atmosphere in which thoughtful dialogue can flourish. We recognize and appreciate all abilities, colors, family structures, gender identities, national or ethnic origins, races.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Pine School is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment. It is Pine’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities and administer terms and conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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