Bus Monitor

JOB CLASS CODE:  7942

TITLE:           BUS MONITOR

JOB GOAL:  To assist in providing safe transportation so that students may enjoy the fullest possible advantage from the district’s curriculum and extracurricular program.

REPORTS TO:  Transportation Coordinator

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High School diploma or GED certificate
2. Hold a valid drivers’ license
3. Must meet the requirements of a criminal record check as specified by Kentucky state law
4. Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities
5. Has met all health requirements as specified in district personnel policy
6. Has successfully completed all training required by state law and local board policy 

CRITICAL SKILLS/EXPERTISE REQUIRED:

            KNOWLEDGE OF:

1. Safe practices concerning school bus transportation.
2. Basic record-keeping techniques.
3. Applicable sections of the KAR and other applicable laws.
4. Health and safety regulations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

          ABILITY TO:

1. Maintain proper records and documentation.
2. Assist student loading, unloading and seating arrangements as required.
3. Understand and relate to children with special needs.
4. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
5. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
6. Lift students according to established guidelines.
7. Maintain current knowledge of Emergency Evacuation procedures.
8. Maintain routine records.
9. Observe health and safety regulations.
10. Maintain assigned vehicle in a clean and safe operating condition.
11. Recognize equipment malfunctions and take appropriate action.
12. Learn designated bus routes including stops and traffic hazards.
13. Maintain routine records.
14. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
15. Understand and follow oral and written directions.
16. Meet schedules and time lines.
17. Learn, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
18. Observe legal and defensive driving practices.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assists the bus driver in maintaining good student conduct on the bus.
2. Assist young or disabled students in getting on and off the bus.
3. Assures that students get on and off the bus in an orderly fashion.
4. Provides written records of violations of the student code to the Transportation Coordinator.
5. Collects and turns over to the school secretary those personal items left on the bus by students.
6. Performs related duties as assigned.
7. Acts in accordance with the by-laws and policies as set forth by the Owensboro Board of Education, KRS and KAR, and applicable Federal laws and regulations.
8. Demonstrates loyalty and dedication to the purposes and goals of the Owensboro Public Schools.
9. Properly supervise passengers on the bus in accordance with transportation regulations, and with pupil personnel code of conduct.
10. Take proper care of the bus and see that it is maintained in safe operation condition.
11. Conduct routine required inspections and provide the proper documentation.
12. Attend safety meetings and workshops as determined by the Director of Transportation.
13. Meet the training requirement set forth in State and district regulations.
14. Meet those responsibilities as set forth in the Board’s Handbook for School Bus Drivers, State Board of Education regulations, applicable statutory laws, and directives of the Superintendent of Director of Transportation.
15. Perform other duties that may not be specifically covered in this general job description, as assigned by the Director of Transportation and/or his assistant and/or Building Principals.
16. Demonstrate a consistent and positive behavior toward students and patrons in order to foster positive public relations.

Work Environment:

Typical outdoor environment and inside bus, exposed to sounds and noise levels that could be distracting or uncomfortable.  May be exposed to contaminants and diseases and infections carried by school children.  

• Exposed to vibration, frequently exposed to fumes, odors or airborne particles, toxins or caustic chemicals.
• Exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and outside weather conditions year-round.
• Noise level is usually moderate to loud

EVALUATION:

 Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on the Classified Evaluation Plan. The evaluation will be conducted by the Transportation Coordinator.

Terms of Employment: 

1. Classified salary schedule
2. Classified benefits package
3. FLSA Classification: Non-exempt
4. 4.5 hours per day
5. 182 days per year

 Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are require of the employee for this job. Location, duties, responsibilities may be altered to meet the needs of the district.

Contracts are with the district of Owensboro Public Schools-not with the individual locations. Location assignments are subject to change

Equal Education and Employment Opportunities M/F/D