What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bus Monitor position at Simpson County Schools?
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.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
1. Check the frequency and number of hours a day the worker is required to do the following specific types of activities:
ACTIVITY
FREQUENCY
# OF HOURS A DAY
CONTINUOUS
INTERMITTENT
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
8
a. Sitting
X
X
X
b. Walking
X
X
X
c. Standing
X
X
X
d. Bending
X
X
e. Squatting
X
X
f. Climbing
X
X
g. Kneeling
X
X
h. Twisting
X
X
i. Lifting
X
X
LIFTING
__ X ___ 0-10 lbs. __ X ___ 11-15 lbs. ___ X ___ 16-30 lbs. ___ X ___ Over 31 lbs.
*based on scenario/need
2a. HAND MANIPULATION REQUIRED? ___ X ___ Yes (If yes, complete 2a,2b,2c,2d,2e)
_______ No
2b. Repetitive hand movements? ____X___ Yes ________ No
2c. Simple Grasping?
Right Hand
Yes__X___ No_____
Left Hand
Yes__X___ No_____
2d. Power Grasping?
Right Hand
Yes__X___ No_____
Left Hand
Yes__X___ No_____
2e. Pushing Pulling?
Right Hand
Yes__X___ No_____
Left Hand
Yes__X___ No_____
2f. Fine Manipulation:
Right Hand
Yes__X___ No_____
Left Hand
Yes__X____ No_____
3. (a) Does the job require worker to reach or work above the shoulder? __ X __ Yes _____ No
Frequency? __ occasional ___
(b) Reaching at or below shoulder level? __ X ___ Yes _____ No
Frequency? __ occasional ___
4. Does the job require use of his/her feet to operate foot controls or repetitive movement? _ X _ Yes _____ No
5. Are there special visual or auditory requirements? __ X ____ Yes _______ No
If yes, please describe (i.e. working with computer terminal): safety of students based on various scenarios
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Does the employee work near moving mechanical parts; in high, precarious places; and in outside weather conditions? __ X ____ Yes ________ No
- Is the employee exposed to fumes or airborne particles? __ X ___ Yes _______ No
If yes, please specify: bus fumes
BLOOD/FLUID EXPOSURE RISK: (check the right category)
______ Category I: Tasks involve exposure to blood, fluid, or tissue
___ X _ Category II: Usual tasks do not involve exposure to blood, body fluid, or tissues but job may require performing unplanned Category I tasks.
______ Category III: Tasks involve no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. Category I tasks are not a condition of employment.
