About this role
TITLE: DRIVER ASSISTANT QUALIFICATIONS:
• Any combination equivalent to high school diploma, G.E.D. diploma, G.E.D Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law and two years' experience in the operation of a school bus.
REPORTS TO: Director of Transportation JOB GOAL: 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. PREFORMANCE RESPONSIBLITES:
• 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 wheelchair 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.
• Read routing information
• 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.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
• Classified Hourly Schedule
• Hours vary
• 180 days
• 9-1/4 months
• Board approved: 5/1999, Rev. 7/2026