Full Time Monitor

LOCAL DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION PLAN

SUMMARY CLASS TITLE: BUS MONITOR

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.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

 Assist the bus driver in maintaining discipline on school bus; monitor and assist students while bus

is in operation.

 Consult with and assist bus driver in documentation of student information, record-keeping and

completing route surveys.

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

 Assist parents and school personnel with safe loading and unloading of students; coordinate

seating of pre-kindergarten students as required by State Transportation Guidelines.

 Communicate with classroom aides, teachers, principals, and parents concerning student

background, medical problems and behavior as appropriate.

 Maintain current knowledge of Emergency Evacuation procedures.

 Assist handicapped children on and off the bus and escort children across street upon return home;

lift children as required; assure responsible adult meets students leaving the bus.

 Attend in-service meetings and training courses as assigned.

 Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

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 health and safety regulations.

January 1992

Bus Monitor - Continued Page 2

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward

obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law.