School Bus Monitors and Substitute School Bus Monitors

Livingston County Schools; Smithland (KY); On-site; USD 13,776 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

A regional educational institution in Kentucky is seeking part-time School Bus Monitors to assist drivers and ensure student safety. Responsibilities include monitoring students during bus operation, maintaining discipline, and coordinating seating arrangements. Candidates should possess a high school diploma or GED. Effective communication skills and knowledge of emergency procedures are essential. Interested individuals should contact the transportation department for more information.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED certificate, or progress towards GED required by state law.
• Knowledge of safe practices concerning school bus transportation.
• Ability to lift students according to established guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist the bus driver in maintaining discipline on the school bus.
• Monitor and assist students while the bus is in operation.
• Communicate effectively with classroom aides, teachers, principals, and parents.

Skills

Communication

Record-keeping

Emergency procedures knowledge

Child assistance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

School Bus Monitors and Substitute School Bus Monitors

Livingston County Schools – Livingston County School Bus Garage, Smithland, Kentucky (Open in Google Maps).

Job ID: 4932418
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 02, 2014 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Livingston County Schools are currently seeking applications for school bus monitors and substitute school bus monitors. If interested, please contact Stacy Kirkhamat at the Livingston County Bus Garage [phone].

Class Code: 7942

Performance Responsibilities

• Assists the bus driver in maintaining discipline on the school bus; monitors and assists students while the bus is in operation; maintains proper seating arrangements.
• Consults with and assists bus driver in documentation of student information, record-keeping and completing route surveys.
• Assists driver in assuring seat belts, harnesses and wheelchair clamps are secured as required.
• Assists parents and school personnel with safe loading and unloading of students; coordinates 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; assists driver in emergency situations.
• Operates lift system, assists handicapped children on and off the bus and escorts children across street upon return home; lifts children as required; assures responsible adult meets students leaving the bus.
• Attends in-service meetings and training courses as assigned.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

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 routine records.
• Observe health and safety regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, GED certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a GED as required by Kentucky law.

Terms of Employment

Salary and work year to be established by the board of education.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of board policy for classified personnel.

160.380(8) (b) Each application or renewal form, provided by the employer to an applicant for a certified or classified position, shall conspicuously state the following: "FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK AND A LETTER, PROVIDED BY THE INDIVIDUAL, FROM THE CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES STATING THE APPLICANT HAS NO FINDINGS OF SUBSTANTIATED CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT FOUND THROUGH A BACKGROUND CHECK OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT RECORDS MAINTAINED BY THE CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES."

Position Type

Part-Time

Contact Information

• Sue Campbell , Transportation
• Livingston County School Bus Garage
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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