About this role
Class Code: 7942 JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title:Substitute Bus Monitor Responsible To: Director of Transportation Basic Function: 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. Performance Responsibilities:
• Assists the bus driver in maintaining discipline on school bus; monitors and assists students while bus is in operation; maintains proper seating arrangements.
• Consults with and assists bus driver in documentation of student information, record-keeping and completing route surveys.
• Assists driver in assuring seat belts, harnesses and wheel chair clamps are secured as required.
• Assists parents and school personnel with safe loading and unloading of students; coordinates seating of pre-kindergarten students as required by State Transportation Guidelines.
• Communicates with classroom aides, teachers, principals, and parents concerning student background, medical problems and behavior as appropriate.
• Maintains current knowledge of Emergency Evacuation procedures; assists driver in emergency situations.
• Operates lift system, assists handicapped children on and off the bus and escorts children across street upon return home; lifts children as required; assures responsible adult meets students leaving the bus.
• Attends in-service meetings and training courses as assigned.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
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. · 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 routine records. · Observe health and safety regulations. Minimum Qualifications: · Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, GED certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a GED as required by Kentucky law. Terms of Employment: Salary and work year to be established by the board of education. Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of board policy for classified personnel.