Bus Escort

This job description is intended as a guide to the general range of duties and is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive. It will be reviewed from time to time in accordance with the evolution of the role of School Transport Escort.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TRANSPORT (BUS/TAXI) ESCORT The Transport Escort, • Must ensure that they are on the bus / in the taxi at time of first pick-up and last set down. • Is responsible for the safety of children when opening and closing doors prior to ‘stop’ and ‘move off.’ • Assists the child/children to board and alight safely from the school bus/taxi. • Ensures all children are seated with appropriate straps, harnesses where provided, before the bus/taxi moves off. • Ensures that each pupil is received by a responsible person at their pickup and set down points.

DUTIES OF TRANSPORT (BUS/TAXI) ESCORT Will include, • Supervision of children travelling on the bus/taxi. • Maintain a good working relationship with the driver of the bus/taxi. • Act as liaison between Principal and/or Class Teacher and parents when required i.e., conveyance of messages and letter to parents. • Observe CMETBs confidentiality policies in all aspects of their work. • Being aware of particular disabilities of children in the bus/taxi and be briefed by the principal on how to deal with same, e.g., epilepsy etc. • Perform any other duties relevant to the position of transport escort which may beassigned by the principal from time to time. • Unless under exceptional circumstances, the transport escort should never leave the bus/taxi while children are onboard. • The escorts position on the bus/taxi should be where maximum control of children is achieved i.e., at back of bus/taxi. • Report all concerns to the principal and/or class teacher.

RATE OF PAY €15.98 per hour plus 8% holiday pay. Holiday pay is paid yearly in arrears at Easter, in Summer and in December.