Bus Monitor

About the Employer

Welcome to the Whittier City School District, a Transitional Kindergarten through 8th grade school district with eight elementary schools, two middle schools, one K-8 school, and two virtual learning academies. We serve approximately 6,300 students who matriculate into the Whittier Union High School District. Whittier City School District offers advanced technology programs, including 1:1 devices, Apple TV, and innovative instruction to support all students. Whittier City School District is one of seven local districts that join together in a Special Education Cooperative (SELPA) serving Whittier area special needs students. The Board and community support the Visual and Performing Arts, including music and art teachers at every school. Whittier puts "Students First. Every Decision - Every Day.

Job Description / Essential Elements:

Bus Monitor

HOURS

2 to 5 hours daily

Hours are split between morning and afternoons

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direction of the Director of Special Education and Pupil Services, the Safety Aide monitors the well-being of student(s) with disabilities in the morning and afternoon at bus pick-up and drop-off locations and in buses while traveling to and from school.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

The Bus Monitor may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This is not an exhaustive list of duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to accurately reflect the principal job elements.

• Supervise and assist students at pick-up and drop-off locations
• Meet bus at designated locations
• Maintain order on bus with special education students
• Assist in lifting equipment and children with disabilities in and out of buses
• May perform routine first aide, may include children with seizures or respiratory disorders;
• Enforce district policy and procedure maintaining discipline on buses and at pick-up locations
• Participate in staff development programs as directed
• Perform related duties as assigned.

ABILITY TO

Recognize limitations of pupils and to provide encouragement and support.

REQUIREMENTS

Ability to speak, read, and write English for all Whittier City School District positions.

ENVIRONMENT

Outdoor, indoor and bus setting

PHYSICAL

REQUIREMENTS

• Strength and stamina sufficient to provide required assistance to pupils with disabilities; personality and character traits suited to the supervision and care of pupils with disabilities at bus pick-ups and drop-offs and while enroute.
• May be required to exert 20 to 75 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information; seeing to perform assigned duties; sitting and standing for extended periods of time; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment; kneeling, bending at the waist, and reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally; lifting heavy objects.
• Exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid or windy conditions caused by weather may occasionally be experienced.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Application/letter of interest and resume with references, and 2-3 letters of recommendation should be sent to Human Resources by the closing date or deadline.

Whittier City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants shall be accorded equality of consideration without discrimination on the basis of the applicant's actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, sex, or sexual orientation or his/her association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two to three letters of recommendation-three recommended)
• Resume

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