School Bus Monitor

2 weeks ago

Joliet, United States Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet offers 43 paid days off per year, excellent medical benefits, and an employer-sponsored 403b plan that requires no contribution from employee. We prioritize your well-being and financial security.


Discover the unique rewards of working in a Head Start program, where you can ignite young minds and provide comprehensive early childhood education that sets the stage for lifelong success.


Catholic Charities’ Head Start program is NAEYC Accredited as well as a Gold Circle Quality and a US Model Head Start Program.

By joining Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet Head Start, you will make a lasting impact on children's lives, and have the opportunity to uplift families by empowering them to thrive and create a brighter future for themselves.



Apply now so we can make a lasting impact together

General Responsibilities

  1. Bus monitors are responsible for assisting children with getting on and off the bus safely. They must also make sure that children are in their assigned seats. They must ensure that children get off the bus at the correct stop and are being released to the proper parent, guardian, or other authorized person.
  2. Assessing the needs of children and others around them is important for a bus monitor. They should be able to teach children how to do things, like put their seat belts on or sit back and follow procedures.
  3. The ability to carry out safety procedures safely and securely when it comes to children is the most important thing to consider as a bus monitor. They should have knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies.
  4. Report for work on time to board the bus to leave the terminal to arrive at the first stop five (5) minutes prior to the scheduled pick-up time.
  5. Great children and parents with a smile and a “good morning”.
  6. Assist students in the loading and unloading process.
  7. Record the children boarding the bus during the route on the child roster.
  8. Report absences to the Senior Site Supervisor, or designee.
  9. Knowledge of the route and remain alert to monitor the welfare of passengers while in route.
  10. Communicate behavior problems and conditions of various stops with the driver.
  11. Cooperates and communicates with center personnel and parents.

Essential Functions

  1. Supervise children on the bus and coordinate with the bus driver to ensure a safe transport during the route.
  2. Maintain a current/updated child roster, emergency contact information, route sheet in the vehicle, and authorized child release controls.
  3. Discuss the daily pre-trip and post trip vehicle inspection with the driver.
  4. Ensure children are seated in child restraint systems based on height and weight.
  5. Participate in performing three (3) bus evacuation drills during the program year.
  6. Maintaining order and controlling adverse behaviors among children while on the bus.
  7. Perform a child check after unloading children ate the center, before leaving, and at the last drop off stop, before returning to the terminal.
  8. Perform CPR and other first aid procedures, when necessary.
  9. Compliance with a child’s Individual Family Plan (IFP).
  10. Perform a child check after unloading children at the center, before leaving, and at the last drop off stop, before returning to the terminal.
  11. Record-keeping and reporting of information related to transportation services (incidents or injuries that occur on the bus)
  12. Attend all safety and training meetings when required.
  13. Assist in cleaning the inside of the bus.
  14. Perform other duties as required at the centers and main office.

Great Employer Provided Benefits

  • Time-off: 14 Holidays - 15 Vacation Days - 5 Paid Leave - 9 Sick Days
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Health Insurances
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Short-term Disability Insurance (employee paid optional)
  • Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • 403B Retirement Plan with employer contributions
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Requirements:
  1. High School Diploma or GED. All degrees must be from a regionally accredited education institution which has U.S. Department of Education approval.
  2. Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in school bus operations or comparable work experience.
  3. Good communication skills, both written and oral.
  4. CPR and First Aid credential (CCDOJ in-house training).
  5. Ability to work constructively with people from diverse backgrounds.
  6. Passage of complete background clearance, physical and Tuberculosis (TB) Test. Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet, has adopted and follows the Codes of Ethics established by Catholic Charities USA, the National Association of Social Workers and the American Psychological Association. As an employee of the Agency you are expected to support these codes to the extent doing so is consistent with and allowed by applicable law.
  7. Valid Illinois Driver License and has automobile insurance that complies with agency policy. Reliable means of transportation and proof of liability insurance are required.
  8. Basic computer skills knowledge.

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