Bus Matron
About the role:
PBS Facility Service is seeking a responsible and attentive Bus Matron to support a safe and orderly environment for students traveling to and from school. The Bus Matron will play a vital role in ensuring student safety, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting with daily transportation needs. This role requires a dependable individual who can communicate effectively with students, the bus driver, and school staff.
What you will do:
Safety and Discipline:
Enforce bus safety rules, ensuring that students understand and comply with regulations for a safe riding environment.
Maintain a calm and disciplined atmosphere on the bus, helping to prevent disruptive or unsafe behavior.
Assisting Passengers:
Assist students when boarding and exiting the bus to ensure they do so safely and securely.
Cleanliness:
Support the bus driver in maintaining a clean and tidy bus environment, removing trash or other debris as needed.
Communication and Coordination:
Work closely with the bus driver and school staff to report any issues, changes, or concerns related to student behavior or safety.
Engage in regular communication with school personnel regarding any incidents or transportation updates.
Monitoring and Reporting Incidents:
Board the bus at the school and ride with students throughout the entire route until the last stop.
In cases of disruptive or dangerous behavior:
Instruct the student to stop the behavior.
Report and discuss ongoing issues with the teacher or principal.
Prepare a written statement of misbehavior, submitting it to the principal and transportation office if the behavior persists.
Document and immediately report any incidents involving physical harm to the principal and transportation office for further action.
What it takes to be successful:
Previous experience working with children or in a school environment preferred.
Strong communication skills with the ability to handle challenging situations calmly and professionally.