Bus Monitor / Anticipated Bus Driver

MUST OBTAIN SCHOOL CDL; TRAINING PROVIDED

BUS MONITOR QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination equivalent to high school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law; a good physical condition without lifting limits as evidenced by a pre-employment physical.

REPORTS TO:

Director of Transportation

PRIMARY JOB GOAL:

To ride a school bus and assist school bus driver in maintaining discipline while bus is in operation; to operate mechanical lift and other special assisting devices.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of operation of mechanical lift, wheel chairs, seat belts, restraining harness, wheel chair clamping devices, and any other assisting devices; knowledge of safe practices concerning school bus transportation; knowledge of problems and concerns of students with special needs; skills in basic record-keeping techniques; knowledge of applicable sections of the Kentucky Administrative Regulations and other applicable laws; knowledge of health and safety regulations; ability to assist school bus driver in maintaining discipline while bus is in operation assuring safety of students; ability to maintain proper records and documentation; ability to assist students loading and unloading and with 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 observe health and safety regulations; ability to maintain certification in First Aid and Adult/Child CPR.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Maintains order and discipline among students on the bus following District policies and procedures regarding disciplining of students and contact with school officials, parents, and the public; interacts with parents regarding questions, concerns, and disputes.

-Observes applicable local, state, and federal laws, policies, procedures and guidelines.

-Assists exceptional and pre-kindergarten children on and off the bus and escorts children across street upon pick up and return home; lifts children as required; assures responsible adult meets age appropriate students leaving the bus.

-Operates equipment including wheelchairs, tie-downs, seat belts, harness, mechanical lift, and other adaptive equipment as necessary.

-Assists driver in assuring seat belts, harness, and wheel chair clamps are secured as required.

-Assists parents and school personnel with safe loading and unloading of students; coordinates seating of students; maintains an updated diagram and list of seating assignments.

-Consults with and assists bus driver in documentation of student information, record-keeping, and completing route surveys.

-Attends in-service meetings and training courses as assigned.

-Monitors and assists students while bus is in operation.

-Maintains current knowledge of  and assists in Emergency Evacuation procedures.

-Communicates with classroom aides, teachers, principals, and parents concerning student background, medical problems, and behavior as appropriate.

-Utilizes two-way radio for bus-to-bus and bus-to-base communication according to federal and local regulations and procedures.

-Performs related duties and other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Transportation Director and the Superintendent.

BUS DRIVER QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination equivalent to high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law, and five years experience in the operation of a motor vehicle; valid Class B Commercial Drivers License including passenger and air brake endorsement; Kentucky School Bus Driver Certificate; First Aid and Adult/Child CPR certification; a good driving record as evidenced by a five year driving record check; a good physical condition without limitations as evidenced by an annual or more school bus driver/DOT physical; drug and alcohol free in conformance with regulations as evidenced by federally required pre-employment and random drug testing.

REPORTS TO:

Transportation Director

PRIMARY JOB GOAL:

To operate a school bus over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, picking up and discharging students; to provide safe and efficient transportation for district students to and from school,  on special events, and on field trips; to perform pre-trip inspections and operator maintenance of vehicle; to assist in the loading and unloading of physically and mentally handicapped students as necessary.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of safe driving practices and provisions of Federal and State Motor Vehicle codes and Kentucky Administrative Regulations applicable to the operation of vehicles transporting students; knowledge of First Aid and CPR practices; interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy; ability to operate a school bus over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, picking up and discharging students; ability to maintain order and discipline among students while driving a school bus; ability to maintain assigned vehicle in a clean and safe operating condition; ability to recognize equipment malfunctions and take appropriate action; ability to learn designated bus routes including stops and traffic hazards; ability to maintain routine records; ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others; ability to meet schedules and time lines; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to learn, apply, and explain rules, regulations,  policies, and procedures; ability to observe legal and defensive driving practices; ability to assist in loading and unloading handicapped children as necessary.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Drives a school bus over designated routes in accordance with specified time schedules and in accordance with regulations and laws related to pupil transportation in the State following specified schedules; transports students to and from school, on special events, and on field trips.

-Picks up and discharges students, under varying weather conditions, at established bus stops; reports incidents which affect the safety of students.

-Maintains bus in a safe operating condition through prescribed pre-trip vehicle inspections and driver maintenance; checks and maintains fuel, oil, and water levels; reports mechanical defects and malfunctions to appropriate personnel.

-Maintains order and discipline among students on bus following District policies and procedures regarding disciplining of students and contact with school officials, parents, and the public; interacts with parents regarding questions, concerns, and disputes.

-Performs emergency bus evacuation drills as required by Kentucky Administrative Regulations.

-Transports physically handicapped and mentally handicapped children to and from designated locations; lifts and secures wheel chairs; assists in the loading and unloading of handicapped children as necessary.

-Observes applicable local, State, and Federal laws, policies, procedures, and guidelines.

-Cleans exterior and interior of buses including picking up debris, sweeping and mopping floor, wiping upholstery, and cleaning headlights.

-Maintains records concerning vehicle maintenance, miles driven, number of children transported, and other related matters; prepares student conduct, incident, and accident reports.

-Attends safety and preventive emergency meetings when required.

-Utilizes two-way radio for bus-to-bus and bus-to-base communication according to federal and local regulations and procedures.

-Performs first aid according to established guidelines and procedures.

-Perform related duties and assumes other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Transportation Director and the Superintendent.