Bus Monitor at United Migrant Opportunity Services (UMOS) in EDINBURG, Texas

Job Description:

Apply Now and complete an official UMOS application to be considered at UMOS.org. Resumes alone are not accepted.

Bus Monitor Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Maintain a current list of children transported inclusive of daily attendance.
2. Conduct daily child health observation to determine child health status or injuries for children boarding the bus.
3. Obtain and secure child medications for proper pickup and delivery utilizing safe handling procedures and documenting such activities appropriately.
4. Responsible for the safety and supervision of children during transportation which includes securing children properly, in appropriate child safety restraints, prior to departure, monitoring children to remain secured throughout transportation, securing "Red Bags," and the loading and unloading of children from the bus by following Transportation policies and procedures.
5. Assist Bus Driver during emergencies and evacuation drills and ensure the vehicle is maintained in a sanitary condition.
6. Is responsible for the implementation, monitoring, and compliance of bus rules during transportation of children by providing educational activities as part of school readiness efforts and provide feedback to teaching staff/coordinating staff regarding observed behaviors/development during bus activities.
7. Based on the PFCE Framework, acts as a liaison between parents and center staff regarding center activities, child issues, and upcoming program events.
8. Based on the HSELOF, will provide child engagement through activities such as singing, fingerplays, stories, and positive conversations.
9. Responsible for ensuring that all children are properly released from bus to the parent, guardian, and/or designated person as documented in the child's file.
10. As necessary will provide short-term relief (breaks) to classroom staff while under the supervision of the qualified teacher in the classroom or playground. (Any type of coverage will be contingent upon prior training and qualifications).
11. As necessary provide interpretation services in the classroom while assisting with coverage, at home visits, and Parent/Teacher conferences
12. The Bus Monitor may be requested to assist in fulfilling staff/child ratios in classrooms, kitchen duties, or other areas of the center, as assigned, should a staff member be absent. (Any type of coverage will be contingent upon prior training and qualifications)
13. Assist the Bus Driver /Janitor to clean and maintain building and playground as needed.
14. Transports and assists with supervision of children and parents during parent meetings, field trips, health clinic visits and as assigned.
15. Participate in trainings for serving children with disabilities or special needs (ex. children with wheelchairs or special car seats, children with allergies) in accordance with the child's IEP and/or IFSP.
16. Assist in ongoing recruitment plan activities, including recruitment of children with disabilities.
17. Provide support or T/TA to other locations (centers) with some travel requirements.
18. Attend all staff meetings, training and other program activities as assigned.
19. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
1. Be 18 years of age
2. High School Diploma or GED (Dependent on each state's childcare licensing requirements).
3. A CDA credential is also preferred and/or must enroll in the CDA for classroom coverage.
4. Ability to work irregular and flexible hours.
5. Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred - both oral and written
6. Have dependable transportation to and from work.

Work Environment, Physical, and Sensory Demands:
The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This Position requires occasional pushing, handling boxes, bending, reaching, and standing for long hours.

Physical Demands:
1. Employee is required to stand, walk, sit, bend
2. Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 20lbs
3. Occasionally required to drive to trainings and/or if requested to do so for other tasks
4. Frequently exposed to moderate temperature generally encountered in a controlled temperature environment
5. Occasionally exposed to moderate to high noise levels
6. Employee is required to ride a school bus
7. Occasionally exposed to bumpy travel conditions

Tools & Equipment Used:
1. Phones and computer system,
2. Fax/copy machine, laminator, calculator
3. Use first Aid equipment, fire extinguisher
*Usage of these items varies by position

Additional Eligibility Requirements:

Employment with UMOS is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check prior to employment. Must complete a physical exam. Must complete approved SIDS & Shaken Baby Training prior to working with children. Fire Extinguisher Training, Infant/Child CPR and First Aid upon hire or prior to transporting children. Must complete a TB test screening showing absence of Tuberculosis within 30 days of employment or sooner as required by local/state regulation. Position is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
Apply Now and complete an official UMOS application to be considered at UMOS.org. Resumes alone are not accepted.

UMOS is an equal opportunity Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.