Bus Monitor

Bus Monitor

ORGANIZATION SUMMARY
Memphis Delta Prep is a public, tuition-free, open-enrollment, K-5 school in Memphis, TN. The mission of Memphis Delta
Preparatory (MDP) Charter School is to support and grow productive and well-rounded citizens who will succeed in college and beyond. We will work tirelessly to ensure that all our students are prepared to reach, attend, and graduate from highly selective colleges and universities. A completed course of study at a top-tier college will allow our students to build and support healthy and happy families, empower, and improve their Memphis neighborhoods, and enjoy a rich intellectual life.

MDP opened its doors in August of 2016 and currently serves 380+ students in grades K-5. In at full capacity, MDP will serve 480 students in grades K-5. MDP is committed to closing racial and economic achievement gaps in a meaningful way – not only as measured through elementary and secondary standardized test scores, but more importantly, through post-secondary degree attainment.

At MDP, we believe that excellent teaching is by far the most significant in-school factor driving student learning. To achieve the results, we seek for all our students, we have an intensive focus on highly effective teacher coaching, so that every teacher at MDP is providing a world-class education for our students. We know that when teachers are getting better, at an ever-accelerating rate, our students can consistently achieve at unprecedented levels.

POSITION SUMMARY
Assist school bus driver in maintaining discipline while bus is in operation; maintain proper records and documentation; assist student loading, unloading, and seating arrangements as required. The bus monitor will report to the Director of School Operations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist the bus driver in maintaining discipline on school bus; monitor and assist students while bus is operating.

• Consult with and assist bus driver in documentation of student information, recordkeeping, and route surveys.
• Assist driver in assuring seat belts, harnesses and wheelchair clamps are secured as required.
• Assist parents and school personnel with safe loading and unloading of students; coordinate seating of pre- kindergarten students as required by State Transportation Guidelines.
• Communicate with classroom aides, teachers, principals, and parents concerning student background, medical problems, and behavior as appropriate.
• Maintain current knowledge of Emergency Evacuation procedures.
• Assist handicapped children on and off the bus and escort children across street upon return home; lift children as required; assure responsible adult meets students leaving the bus.
• Attend in-service meetings and training courses as assigned.
• Maintain regular attendance.
• Additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Evidence of self-motivation and willingness to be a team player.
• Drive to improve the minds and lives of students in and out of the classroom.
• Belief in and alignment with MDP’s mission.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge of safe practices concerning school bus transportation.
• Basic record-keeping techniques.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and health and safety regulations.
• Must be able to lift heavy objects (minimum 50 lbs.)

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate

• Minimum of 1 years’ experience preferred

Salary commensurate with experience.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Memphis, TN 38106: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Do you have reliable transportation?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Bus monitor: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person