JOB TITLE

BUS MONITOR I

REPORTS TO

TRANSPORTATION DIRECTOR

SALARY SCHEDULE/GRADE

CLASSIFIED, GRADE 3 (pg. 9)              

CONTRACTED DAYS AND/OR HOURS

177 DAYS, 4 HOURS PER DAY

EXEMPT STATUS

NON-EXEMPT

JOB CLASS CODE

7942

POSITION CLASSIFICATION

CLASSIFIED

DATE APPROVED

06/30/2005

QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law.

POSITION SUMMARY

To assist the 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

Assist the bus driver in maintaining discipline on school bus; monitor and assist students while bus is in operation.

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

Assist driver in assuring seat belts, harnesses and wheelchair 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.

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

Maintains 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.

Attends in-service meetings and training courses as assigned.

Performs 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.

Demonstrates regular attendance punctuality.

Adheres to the appropriate code of ethics.

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.