Substitute Bus Monitor

POSITION TITLE: Bus Monitor

REPORTS TO: Director of Transportation and Transportation Area Assistant

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.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: The terms of employments are designated by the contract.

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 wheel chair 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.

Assist with emergency or medical issues of students while on bus

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.

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. PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking

Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing

Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations

Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching

Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull medium to heavy weight

EVALUATION: Annual development of Professional Growth Plan. Annual evaluation of job performance by supervisor.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 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.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: First aid, medical training, and CPR training