Employment

St. Joseph Catholic School, located in Stuart, Florida, is searching for a bus monitor to ride our school bus in the morning and afternoons to supervise 10-12 students. Applicants must hold a high school diploma or equivalency or a combination of education and experience. 

The Diocese is dedicated to providing excellent working conditions with competitive compensation in order to attract and retain an outstanding workforce. The Diocese also offers a 403(b)-retirement plan to all employees. Information on our retirement program can be found here.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide constant supervision of students while they are assigned to your care on the school bus, ensuring a safe and orderly environment during loading, transportation, and unloading.
• Maintain student behavior in accordance with St. Joseph Catholic School policies and procedures, using appropriate behavior management techniques and promptly addressing misconduct.
• Monitor student seating assignments and ensure students remain seated and follow all bus safety expectations throughout the route.
• Work collaboratively with the bus driver to maintain a safe transportation environment by minimizing distractions and communicating concerns promptly.
• Build positive, respectful relationships with students while modeling professionalism, courtesy, and Christian values.
• Communicate student behavior or safety concerns to the school administration in a timely manner and document incidents as required.
• Ensure students are not using cell phones on the bus.
• Maintain open, professional communication with school administrators, transportation staff, and parents as directed regarding student transportation matters.
• Assist with emergency evacuations and be familiar with all emergency procedures, safety equipment, and school transportation protocols.
• Help ensure students' personal belongings are safely managed and that the bus remains clean and free of unnecessary hazards during routes.
• Attend required training sessions, in-service meetings, and safety workshops to remain current on transportation procedures and student supervision practices.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student information in accordance with school policy and applicable laws. 
• Report any concerns regarding student welfare, safety, medical needs, or transportation issues immediately to the appropriate school personnel. 
• Demonstrate punctuality and dependability by arriving on time and being prepared for all assigned routes and activities.
• Maintain positive and productive working relationships with the bus driver, transportation staff, school administrators, faculty, parents, and students through respectful, proactive communication. 
• Uphold the mission, philosophy, and values of St. Joseph Catholic Schooll by providing a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment for all students during transportation.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or Assistant Principal. 

Qualifications: 

• High School Diploma or Equivalency, vocational training or any combination of education and experience
• Must possess necessary mechanical skills
• Must possess good interpersonal/communication skills; Ability to plan, organize, and execute an efficient plan; Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events 
• Must possess ability to supervise others 
• Must maintain confidentiality 
• Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License 

Physical Requirements:

• Occasional light lifting and carrying of under 15 pounds
• Occasional moderate carrying and lifting of 15 – 44 pounds
• Frequent use of both hands and fingers
• Frequent extended periods of sitting or standing
• Occasional periods of kneeling and climbing
• Occasional ability of minimal hearing (i.e. loud noises, sirens) and routine hearing (i.e. listening to others in conversation)
• Frequent time spent working closely with others

The above is intended to describe the general context of and requirements for the performance of this job.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

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To apply, download and complete the Employment Application and submit along with the following:

• Resume that includes personal email and cell phone number
• Salary requirements 
• List of references 

And email to the attention of Ms. Kathy Wunder, Assistant Principal, at kwunder@sjscf.org or call the school at 772.287.6975, and ask for Ms. Wunder, regarding the Bus Monitor Position.