Bus Escort

Title: Bus Escort

Location: Abbey Community College, Upper Marian Rd, Termon, Boyle, County Roscommon

RESPONSIBILITIES OF AN ESCORT

• Must ensure that they are on the bus at time of first pick-up and last set down
• Are responsible for the safety of children when opening and closing doors prior to ‘stop’ and ‘move off.’
• Assisting children to board and alight safely from the school bus.
• Making sure all children are seated with appropriate straps, harnesses where provided.
• Ensure that each pupil is received by some responsible person at the set down point

DUTIES OF AN ESCORT

• Supervision of children travelling on bus
• Maintain a good working relationship with the driver of the bus
• Act as liaison between Principal and/or Class Teacher and parents when required i.e. conveyance of messages and letter to parents.
• Observe confidentiality in all aspects of work.
• Be aware of particular disabilities of children on the bus 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 escort which may be assigned by the Principal from time to time.
• Unless under exceptional circumstances, the escort should never leave the bus
• The escorts position on the bus should be where maximum control of children is achieved i.e. at back of bus
• Report all concerns to the Principal and/or Class Teacher