Bus Monitor

Covington Independent Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 20,333 - 32,153; Part time

Job summary

A public school district is looking for a Transportation/Bus Monitor responsible for assisting the school bus driver in maintaining discipline and ensuring safety while transporting students. Candidates must have a high school diploma or G.E.D. and the ability to effectively communicate and work with children, including those with special needs. The position offers a salary range of $14.76 - $23.34 hourly and requires completing the online application process.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. is required as per Kentucky law.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Ability to maintain proper records and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist the bus driver in maintaining discipline on the school bus.
• Monitor and assist students during bus operation.
• Ensure all safety protocols are followed when loading/unloading students.

Skills

Safe practices concerning school bus transportation

Basic record-keeping techniques

Effective communication

Ability to work with children with special needs

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

Position Overview

• Position Type: Transportation/Bus Monitor
• Date Posted: 8/21/2024
• Location: Transportation
• School/Program: Transportation Department
• Salary: $14.76 - $23.34 hourly (0 experience)
• Contract: 182 days (adjusted for remainder of year)
• Responsible To: Director of Transportation

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.

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.

Job Goal

• To assist the school bus driver in maintaining discipline while the bus is in operation. Maintain proper records and documentation. To 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.
• 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.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Perform classified duties as assigned at school locations as directed by supervisor.

Application Procedure

• Complete the online application at: http://www.covington.kyschools.us; click district; click employment; follow link to Frontline Recruit & Hire.
• Please direct questions about the online application process to Aisha Payne at [e-mail] or 859-392-1014.
• For information regarding the position contact Shawn Stein at [e-mail].
• This position will be filled as soon as possible. All applications will be evaluated and screened.

An Equal Opportunity Employer