Bus Monitor

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description.

JOB SUMMARY

Assist school bus driver in maintaining discipline while the bus is in operation; maintain proper records and documentation; assist student loading, unloading, and seating arrangements as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Attend in-service meetings and training courses as assigned.
• Assist handicapped children on and off the bus and escort children across the street upon return home; lift children as required; assure responsible adult meets students leaving the bus.
• Maintain current knowledge of Emergency Evacuation procedures.
• Communicate with classroom aides, teachers, principals, and parents concerning student background, medical problems, and behavior as appropriate.
• Assist parents and school personnel with safe loading and unloading of students; coordinate seating of pre-kindergarten students as required by State Transportation Guidelines.
• Assist driver in assuring seat belts, harnesses, and wheelchair clamps are secured as required.
• Consult with and assist bus driver in documentation of student information, record-keeping and completing route surveys.
• Assist the bus driver in maintaining discipline on the school bus; monitor and assist students while the bus is in operation.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate in more than one language or the willingness to learn to communicate in more than one language at the novice level of proficiency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular attendance.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

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 health and safety regulations.
• Must be able to lift heavy objects (minimum 50 lbs.)

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate

Licenses or Certifications:

• N/A

Special Requirements:
N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Requires activities involving being around moving machinery, exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity, and exposure to dust, fumes and gases.
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull medium weights, one third of your body weight, not to exceed 50 pounds.
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching.
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing.
• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking.

The Fayette County Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Superintendent shall adhere to a policy of equal employment opportunity in all personnel matters. No person shall be subjected to discrimination in regard to employment, retention, promotion, demotion, transfer or dismissal because of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), genetic information, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, age or disabling condition or limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.