METCO Bus Monitor 2024-2025 - Lincoln Public Schools

METCO Bus Monitor

Start Date: 8/29/2024 (may be one day of training before students return)

Schedule: Monday - Friday

Compensation: $105.20 per day

Position Summary:

The role of the Lincoln METCO Bus Monitor is to collaborate with the bus driver and METCO staff to assume the responsibility for the safety of students from Lincoln Public Schools to Boston. Reports to the METCO Director & AIDE Coordinator.

Note:  This position may be combined with other Lincoln School positions.

Key Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Take attendance 
• Ensure that students enter and exit the school bus safely
• Remind students to abide by expectations (remain seated, respect other riders, use appropriate language and maintain safe bodies)
• Communicate bus delays to the METCO Director & AIDE Coordinator in a timely manner
• Communicate with students, caregivers, and school staff in a professional and courteous manner atalltimes
• Complete bus conduct reports in a timely manner and submits to the METCO Director & AIDE Coordinator 
• Follow assigned seating plans for students
• Work with the METCO Director & AIDE Coordinator to re-assign seats as needed
• Answer calls from parents and district staff using school-provided cell phone regarding delays on arrivals and departures times. (The Director may send text messages throughout the day with updated bus information for students)
• Distribute flyers and announcements directly to parents at the request of the METCO Director & AIDE Coordinator and/or the METCO Academic & Enrichment Specialist
• Report all concerns, including student behavior directly to the METCO Director & AIDE Coordinator and Principals by using established reporting protocol
• Possess a positive attitude and willingness to work well as a member of the team
• Remain on the bus until all students are off the bus
• Responsible for actively participating in meetings and trainings regarding students’ needs and safety
• Perform any and/all other duties as assigned by the METCO Director & AIDE Coordinator, METCO Academic & Enrichment Specialist, and/or Principals

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Ability to work closely and cooperatively with driver(s) and METCO staff to ensure a safe and comfortable for students
• Knowledge and use of Gmail, chrome software as a communication and reporting tool
• Ability to relate to and work with elementary and middle school-age children

 Position will require a specific training plan prior to starting and will be compensated. 

Applicants selected will be subject to a security background investigation and must meet and maintain eligibility and suitability requirements.

People of color are strongly encouraged to apply.
Learn more about the Lincoln Public Schools at https://www.lincnet.org/employment

Lincoln, Massachusetts

Lincoln is a residential suburb located 12 miles northwest of Boston. The community is rich in history with a strong tradition of citizen participation. The school district serves students in grades pre-kindergarten through eight. In addition to the K-8 Lincoln School, the district operates the Primary School and Middle School at Hanscom Air Force Base as well as an integrated Preschool. Lincoln has a long tradition of educational excellence and strives to offer innovative, student-centered instruction in an inclusive setting with small class sizes. As a founding member of the METCO Program, Lincoln has maintained its commitment to diversity and multi-cultural education.

Lincoln Public Schools Vision

The Lincoln Public Schools strive to cultivate all students and staff to be collaborative leaders who are critical thinkers, equity-oriented, and growth-minded, as outlined in the LPS Portait of a Learner.

The School Committee subscribes to the fullest extent to the principle of the dignity of all people and of their labors and will take action to ensure that any individual within the District who is responsible for hiring and/or personnel supervision understands that applicants are employed, assigned, and promoted without regard to their age, color, active military/veteran status, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, or housing status. Every available opportunity will be taken in order to assure that each applicant for a position is selected on the basis of qualifications, merit and ability.