School Bus Safety & Student Support Monitor

BUS GARAGE; Morehead (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Rowan County Schools BUS GARAGE in Morehead, KY is seeking a part-time Bus Monitor to support the transportation team. The role involves assisting the bus driver, helping with student loading/unloading and seating, and maintaining discipline while the bus is in operation.

You will help with documentation, safety procedures, and coordinating seating for pre-kindergarten students per state guidelines. The job requires cooperation with school staff and parents and attendance at training sessions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or progress toward GED as required by Kentucky law.
• Ability to assist student loading, unloading and seating as required and to maintain discipline on the bus.

Responsibilities

• Assists the bus driver in maintaining discipline on school bus; monitors and assists students while 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; ensures a responsible adult meets students leaving the bus.
• Attends in-service meetings and training courses as assigned.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Record-keeping

Understanding of special needs

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma / GED

Job description

Rowan County Schools BUS GARAGE in Morehead, KY is seeking a part-time Bus Monitor to support the transportation team. The role involves assisting the bus driver, helping with student loading/unloading and seating, and maintaining discipline while the bus is in operation.

You will help with documentation, safety procedures, and coordinating seating for pre-kindergarten students per state guidelines. The job requires cooperation with school staff and parents and attendance at training sessions.