Full Time Bus Monitor

Caldwell-County-Schools; Princeton (KY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Sylvania in Kentucky is seeking a Bus Monitor to assist the school bus driver in maintaining discipline while the bus is in operation. You will help with loading, unloading and seating arrangements for students, and maintain proper records of student information and route details.

The role requires safety awareness, patience, and the ability to relate to children with varying needs. You will coordinate with teachers and parents, participate in training on emergency procedures, and support smooth

Qualifications

• Safety protocols for school transportation must be understood.
• Basic record-keeping techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff and parents.

Responsibilities

• Assist the bus driver in maintaining discipline on the bus during operation.
• Document student information and assist with route surveys and records.
• Help with loading, unloading and seating arrangements as required.
• Ensure safety equipment like seat belts and harnesses are secured as needed.
• Assist with safe loading/unloading of students, including pre-K seating as specified by guidelines.
• Coordinate communication with teachers, aides, principals and parents as appropriate.
• Attend in-service trainings and maintain knowledge of emergency evacuation procedures.
• Assist handicapped students and escort them when crossing streets after arrival.

Skills

Safety awareness

Record-keeping

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

LOCAL DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION PLAN

SUMMARY CLASS TITLE: BUS MONITOR

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 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 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.
• 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 the 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.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

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.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

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.