Substitute Bus Monitor

School Bus 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:

• 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.
• 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:

• 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.
• Ability to assist student loading, unloading and seating arrangements as required.
• Ability to understand and relate to children with special needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to lift students according to established guidelines.
• Ability to maintain current knowledge of Emergency Evacuation procedures.
• Ability to maintain routine records.
• Ability to 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, preferred.