Substitute Transportation Rider / Monitor

Department/School: Support Operations Center

Reports to: Transportation Director

Payment Rate: According to the Classified Pay Scale

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Primary Purpose: The job of the Substitute Rider/Monitor of USD 413 is to assist the bus or van driver in maintaining discipline while the vehicle is in operation; assist in maintaining proper records and documentation, assist student loading, unloading and seating arrangements as required as required and ensure that students board the proper vehicle and exit the vehicle at the proper stop. The Substitute Van Rider/Monitor must work closely with the staff and administration of U.S.D. No. 413.

Position Details: 

• Currrent opening
• 6:00 AM - 8:00 AM and 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM as needed

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Health and inoculation certificate on file in the Central Office (after employment offer is made).
• Desire to continue career improvement.

Essential Functions & General Responsibilities:

• Assist in providing safe transportation to help students enjoy the complete educational program of the school district.
• Ensure that all activities conform to district guidelines.
• Communicate effectively with members of the school district and community.
• React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.
• Appropriately operate all equipment and machinery related to specific job duties.
• Support the value of an education.
• Support the philosophy and mission of USD #413.
• Make relationships with students the number one priority.
• Assist, greet and direct students as they enter and exit the vehicle.  Assist with seat belts/restraints as needed.
• Develop relationships with students to provide for comfort and security.
• Be in constant contact with and observation of students.
• Use cell phones only for emergency purposes or contacting parents/guardians.
• Be familiar with procedures for evacuations and assist with evacuations.
• Help maintain proper noise control.
• Assist in making sure students remain seated properly (facing the correct way) with seat belts/restraints (when applicable).
• Be familiar with and reinforce rules.
• Apply proper discipline measures for students not following directions.
• Assist in monitoring students to make sure they are not eating or drinking in the vehicle.
• Assist in making sure the aisle is always clear of objects and/or people.
• Assist in making sure students get out at the correct stops and are released to proper parents/guardians if applicable.
• Carry through with any additional rules requested by the driver or administration.
• Be familiar with and enforce bus rules as set forth in USD 413’s handbooks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements: 

• Requires prolonged sitting or standing.
• Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials.
• Occasional stooping, bending, and reaching.
• Must work indoors and outdoors year-round.
• Must work in noisy and crowded environments.

Application Process:

• Apply online
• Applications will be screened and all qualified candidates will be contacted for the next steps