Bus Monitor

Class Code: 7942

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Bus Monitor

Responsible To: Director of Transportation

Basic Function: Assist school bus driver in maintaining discipline while bus is in operation; maintain proper records and documentation; assist student loading, unloading and seating arrangements as required.

Performance Responsibilities:

1. Assists the bus driver in maintaining discipline on school bus; monitors and assists students while bus is in operation; maintains proper seating arrangements.

1. Consults with and assists bus driver in documentation of student information, record-keeping and completing route surveys.

1. Assists driver in assuring seat belts, harnesses and wheel chair clamps are secured as required.

1. Assists parents and school personnel with safe loading and unloading of students; coordinates seating of pre-kindergarten students as required by State Transportation Guidelines.

1. Communicates   with   classroom   aides,   teachers,   principals,   and   parents   concerning   student background, medical problems and behavior as appropriate.

1. Maintains  current  knowledge  of  Emergency  Evacuation  procedures;  assists  driver  in  emergency situations.

1. Operates lift system, assists handicapped children on and off the bus and escorts children across street upon return home; lifts children as required; assures responsible adult meets students leaving the bus.

1. Attends in-service meetings and training courses as assigned.

1. Performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

· Safe practices concerning school bus transportation.

· Basic record-keeping techniques.

· Applicable sections of the KAR and other applicable laws.

· Health and safety regulations.

Ability to:

· Maintain proper records and documentation.

· Assist student loading, unloading and seating arrangements as required.

· Understand and relate to children with special needs.

· Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

· Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

· Lift students according to established guidelines.

· Maintain current knowledge of Emergency Evacuation procedures.

· Maintain routine records.

· Observe routine records.

· Observe health and safety regulations.

Minimum Qualifications:

· Any combination equivalent to:  high school diploma, GED certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a GED as required by Kentucky law.

Terms of Employment:

Salary and work year to be established by the board of education.

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of board policy for classified personnel.