Substitute Bus Monitor

Substitute Bus Monitor Meade County Schools Bus Driver - Brandenburg, Kentucky Open in Google Maps Job Details Job ID: 4929826 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Jul 02, 2020 4:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Description BUS MONITOR - EXCEPTIONAL CHILD (Substitute) CLASS CODE: 7943

BASIC FUNCTION:

Ride a school bus for exceptional children and assist school bus driver in maintaining discipline while bus is in operation; operate mechanical lift.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

Assist exceptional 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. Operate equipment, including wheelchairs, tie-downs, seat belts, harnesses, mechanical lift and other adaptive equipment as necessary. 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 exceptional students as required by State Transportation Guidelines. Consult with and assist bus driver in documentation of student information, record-keeping and completing route surveys. Attend in-service meetings and training courses as assigned. Monitor and assist students while bus is in operation. Maintain current knowledge of Emergency Evacuation procedures. Communicate with classroom aides, teachers, principals, and parents concerning student background, medical problems and behavior as appropriate. Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Operation of mechanical lift, wheelchairs, seat belts, restraining harnesses and wheelchair clamping devices. Safe practices concerning school bus transportation. Problems and concerns of students with special needs. Basic record-keeping techniques. Applicable sections of the Kentucky Administration Regulations and other applicable laws. Health and safety regulations.

ABILITY TO:

Assist school bus driver in maintaining discipline while bus is in operation assuring safety of students. 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.

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:

Some positions in this class may be required to learn basic sign language. Position Type: Substitute Salary: $13.66 to $15.26 Per Hour #J-18808-Ljbffr Meade County Schools