Bus Monitor

Garrard; Kentucky; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

GARRARD COUNTY SCHOOLS is seeking a Bus Monitor to support the bus driver in maintaining student discipline and safety during transport. The role includes assisting with loading, seating, and student handling as required by state guidelines.

Training in bus assistance is required, and strong communication with staff and families is essential. The position is non-exempt and requires the ability to lift and assist students, with emphasis on safety and proper record-keeping.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of bus assistant training.
• Ability to manage student behavior and maintain safety on a school bus.

Responsibilities

• Assist bus driver in maintaining discipline on the bus.
• Assist loading/unloading and seating of students as required.
• Coordinate with parents and staff regarding student needs and safety.

Skills

Record-keeping

Communication

Child relations

Safety awareness

Mobility assistance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bus assistant training

Job description

Bus Monitor

Job Description

GARRARD COUNTY SCHOOLS

Job Description

CLASS TITLE: BUS MONITOR

REPORTS TO: Director of Transportation

EXEMPT STATUS: Non-Exempt

APPROVED: February 23, 2021 Order #2021-148

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 all 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.
• Duty to report to work.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Basic record-keeping techniques.
• Applicable sections of the KAR, regulations, board policies 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.

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 light weights up to 50 pounds

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate as required by Kentucky law. Completion of bus assistant training.