Bus Monitor

Bus Monitor JobID: 278

• Position Type:

  Support Staff/ Para Professional

• Date Posted:

  1/18/2024

• Location:

  Carlisle Community School District

JOB DESCRIPTION: 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 busis in operation; maintains proper seating arrangements.

• Consults with and assists bus driver in documentation of student information, record-keeping andcompleting 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 studentbackground, 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.

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.