School Bus Monitors, Daily Transportation, Public Works

SALARY: $432.50 to $605.50 Per Week

HOURS OF OPERATION: 7:00 am – 5:00 pm

HOURS PER WEEK: Minimum 4 hours per day
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: No Deadline - Open until filled 
REPORTS TO: Manager of Daily Transportation

PURPOSE

Provides School Bus Monitor services to the Daily Transportation department of the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke’s Public Works Unit.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
To supervise and ensure the safety and security of school children during their commute aboard the school bus.
• Ensure school bus passengers adhere to rules and regulations.
• Ensures students enter and exit the bus in an orderly manner without pushing and shoving:
• Ensures students are not standing in the aisles or causing a disturbance to distract the bus driver.
• Prevents students from placing their arms or heads out of the window(s).
• Ensures that unauthorized persons do not board the bus unless Office permission has been provided.
• Keep all students on board the bus until the destination has been reached.
• Make sure the school bus is a safe environment for the children, free from bullying/harassment.
• Ensures each student is properly seated.
• Ensures students disembark at the correct bus stop.
• Ensures parent/guardian is present when a student in Nursery, Kindergarten, Grade 1 or 2 disembarks the bus.

To perform administrative duties and act in collaboration with the school bus driver.
• Submit weekly timesheets for the hours worked to Immediate Supervisor every Thursday morning by 7:00 a.m.
• Assist the bus driver with issues regarding the students and, if required, disciplinary measures.
• Assist the bus driver when addressing community member complaints to ensure timely and courteous service.
• Assist bus driver in educating the students on the posted Kahnawake School Bus Department rules for transport.
• Decides on appropriate disciplinary actions in consultation with bus driver/Immediate Supervisor.
• Performs other job-related duties as required by Immediate Supervisor.

The statements herein reflect general details to describe the principle functions for this job and should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties or be assigned projects associated with these responsibilities as directed by their immediate supervisor.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
• High School Diploma, plus one (1) year of relevant experience; courses in Early Childhood Care or related courses and first aid/CPR are an asset.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
• Thorough knowledge of Kahnawà:ke School Bus Department bus safety both while on board and exiting.
• Communicates clearly and effectively with students, parents, and school administrators.
• Ability to handle children in a professional and tactful manner.
• First aid training and certification is an asset.
• Conducts business with internal and external clients in a tactful, discreet and courteous manner.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Adhere to the MCK Administration Manual-Personnel Policy and Kanien’kéha Language initiatives.
• Ability to communicate in the Kanien’kéha and French languages is an asset.
• The willingness to learn the Kanien’kéha language.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT
• Five-day work week during regular school schedules.
• Work schedule is dictated by the school schedule.
• Moderate stress due to dealing with multiple children on a daily basis.
• Ability to work with considerable exposure to adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to react to emergency situations.

REQUIREMENTS: ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED BEFORE THE DEADLINE FOR YOUR APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED

• Applicant checklist
• Letter of intent
• Resume

APPLICATION: Please address your application to Dawn Stacey, Manager of Recruitment & Staffing. 

Forward your complete application via e-mail only to: Applications@mck.ca

• Please ensure complete applications are submitted as requested. Incomplete applications may not be considered. 
• Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. 
• Preference will be given to Aboriginal candidates. 
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