Bus Monitor

QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination equivalent to high school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law; a good physical condition without lifting limits as evidenced by a pre-employment physical.

REPORTS TO:

Director of Operations & Community Relations

PRIMARY JOB GOAL:

To ride a school bus and assist school bus driver in maintaining discipline while bus is in operation; to operate mechanical lift and other special assisting devices.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of operation of mechanical lift, wheel chairs, seat belts, restraining harness, wheel chair clamping devices, and any other assisting devices; knowledge of safe practices concerning school bus transportation; knowledge of problems and concerns of students with special needs; skills in basic record-keeping techniques; knowledge of applicable sections of the Kentucky Administrative Regulations and other applicable laws; knowledge of health and safety regulations; ability to assist school bus driver in maintaining discipline while bus is in operation assuring safety of students; ability to maintain proper records and documentation; ability to assist students loading and unloading and with seating arrangements as required; ability to understand and relate to children with special needs; ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to lift students according to established guidelines; ability to maintain current knowledge of emergency evacuation procedures; ability to observe health and safety regulations; ability to maintain certification in First Aid and Adult/Child CPR.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Maintains order and discipline among students on the bus following District policies and procedures regarding disciplining of students and contact with school officials, parents, and the public; interacts with parents regarding questions, concerns, and disputes.

-Observes applicable local, state, and federal laws, policies, procedures and guidelines.

-Assists exceptional and pre-kindergarten children on and off the bus and escorts children across street upon pick up and return home; lifts children as required; assures responsible adult meets age appropriate students leaving the bus.

-Operates equipment including wheelchairs, tie-downs, seat belts, harness, mechanical lift, and other adaptive equipment as necessary.

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

-Assists parents and school personnel with safe loading and unloading of students; coordinates seating of students; maintains an updated diagram and list of seating assignments.

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

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

-Monitors and assists students while bus is in operation.

-Maintains current knowledge of  and assists in Emergency Evacuation procedures.

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

-Utilizes two-way radio for bus-to-bus and bus-to-base communication according to federal and local regulations and procedures.

-Performs first aid according to established guidelines and procedures.

-Performs related duties and other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Transportation Director and the Superintendent.

Salary : $15 - $18