7942 Bus Monitor/Bus Driver in Training

This position is for a bus monitor who is studying to become a bus driver. The bus monitor would work, receive pay and benefits as a bus monitor but would be expected to take CDL licensure classes and be licensed to drive a school bus within six months of employment with Henderson County Schools. At that time the bus monitor would transition to a Bus Driver (job class 7941).

BASIC FUNCTION:

Bus Monitor : 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.

Bus Driver : Operate a school bus over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, picking up and discharging students; provide safe and efficient transportation for District students to and from school, special events and field trips; perform daily inspections and operator maintenance of vehicle; assist in the loading and unloading of physically and mentally handicapped students as necessary.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Bus Monitor:
• Safe practices concerning school bus transportation.
• Basic record-keeping techniques.
• Applicable sections of the KAR and other applicable laws.
• Health and safety regulations.
• Bus Driver:
• Safe driving practices.
• Provisions of the State Motor Vehicle code and Kentucky Administration Regulations applicable to the operation of vehicles transporting students.
• First aid practices.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

ABILITY TO:

• Bus Monitor:
• 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.
• Bus Driver:
• Operate a school bus over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, picking up and discharging students.
• Maintain order and discipline among students while driving a school bus.
• Maintain assigned vehicle in a clean and safe operating condition.
• Recognize equipment malfunctions and take appropriate action.
• Learn designated bus routes including stops and traffic hazards.
• Maintain routine records.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Meet schedules and time lines.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Learn, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
• Assist in loading and unloading handicapped children as necessary.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bus Monitor: Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate.

Bus Driver: 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 and one year experience in the operation of a motor vehicle. Valid Kentucky Commercial Class B driver's license, including passenger endorsement; School Bus Certificate; must pass driving record check.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Physical, TB risk assessment, Criminal background check, CAN check, drug screen and any additional training required by the Transportation Department. 180 days per year, with minimum of 4 hours per day.

Bus Monitor pay ranges between $10.92 - $14.93/hour

Bus Driver pay ranges between $17.22 - 23.42/hour