Substitute Bus Monitor

TITLE: BUS MONITOR CLASSIFICATION: BUS MONITOR

REPORTS TO: TRANSPORTATION DIRECTOR

Class Code 7942

QUALIFICATIONS:


High School diploma, GED Certificate


Must meet the requirements of a criminal records check(s) as specified by Kentucky State law


Must meet health requirements as specified in district personnel policy


Valid Kentucky Driver's License

BASIC FUNTION:


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.

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 Evaluation procedures. Maintain routine records.


Observe health and safety regulations. Work confidentially with discretion.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:


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, recordkeeping 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.

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.

EVALUATION: Evaluation will be in accordance with the board's policy on evaluation of classified employees.