School Bus Monitor Substitute

Class Code: 7942

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Substitute Bus Monitor
Responsible To: Director of Transportation
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 bus is in operation; maintains proper seating arrangements.
• Consults with and assists bus driver in documentation of student information, record-keeping and completing 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 student background, 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.
• 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 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.