SUMMARY: The position of the Bus Monitor for the 0-5 Head Start program is responsible for maintaining compliance and safely transporting children to and from the Head Start Program on a daily basis. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • The Bus Monitor is responsible to Sign in/out when arriving and departing Head Start Sites. • The Bus Monitor is responsible for assisting children to load and unload the School Bus. • The Bus Monitor is responsible for ensuring all children are completely secure in child safety restraints after the child sits down on the School Bus. • The Bus Monitor is responsible for ensuring release of children only to a person over the age of 16 that is on the approved contact list for that child. Doing so by checking a Photo ID for the person. • The Bus Monitor is responsible for assisting the School Bus Driver in notifying parents of pertinent information by aiding in distributing fliers, notices, etc. • The Bus Monitor is responsible for assisting in maintaining accurate records on children that are riding the Bus that they are a monitor on. • The Bus Monitor is responsible for assisting children, if need be, to or from their pick-up or drop-off address. • The Bus Monitor is responsible for completing a full walk through of the entire School Bus before exiting the School Bus following the route. NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned. QUALIFICATIONS • Must be 19 years of age. • Able to work with children, staff, parents and others. • Must be willing to work a split shift. • Must meet DCFS requirements which includes a background check. • Must be able to pass a medical exam certifying freedom form communicable. diseases and illegal substances. • Must be able to obtain a CPR Certification and First Aid Certification. • Must be able to lift at least 40 lbs. The Springfield Urban League, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Split Shift Monday-Friday 7:00am-9:30am and 2:00pm-4:30pm