Pre School Bus Monitor - Cadiz, Kentucky

Class Code: 7942 · CLASS TITLE: BUS MONITOR · 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 DU ...

Job description

Class Code: 7942

CLASS TITLE: BUS MONITOR

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.

• 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

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

Must meet health requirements as specified in the district personnel policy