What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bus Monitor __4 hours per day position at Casey Co School District?
CASEY COUNTY JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Bus Monitor
Department: Transportation
Reports To: Director of Transportation
Approved By: Casey County Board of Education Date:
SUMMARY: Assist school bus driver in maintaining discipline while bus is in operation; maintain proper records and documentation; assist student loading, unloading and seating arrangements required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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 other duties as assigned.
Maintain regular attendance
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.
Must be able to lift heavy objects (minimum 50 lbs.)
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking.
Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing.
Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching.
Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull medium weights, up to 50 pounds
Requires activities involving being around moving machinery, exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity, and exposure to dust, fumes and gases.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with
Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this
position. Additional ditties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position
and additional duties may be assigned.
