Substitute Bus Monitor

Young World Physical Education; Stanton (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A school district in Kentucky is looking for a Full-Time Substitute Bus Monitor. The role includes assisting the bus driver with discipline, ensuring students' safety during loading and unloading, and maintaining necessary records. Candidates should have effective communication skills, knowledge of emergency procedures, and a high school diploma. Training in first aid and CPR is required. This position involves working closely with students and requires physical ability to lift and assist them as necessary.

Qualifications

• Ability to assist students with special needs.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Experience in a transportation or similar support role.

Responsibilities

• Assist bus driver in maintaining discipline on the bus.
• Monitor and assist students during bus operations.
• Ensure safe loading and unloading of students.

Skills

Effective communication

Record-keeping

Child safety awareness

Emergency procedures knowledge

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

Substitute Bus Monitor

Powell Co School District, Powell County Bus Garage – Stanton, Kentucky Open in Google Maps

Job Details

• Job ID: 4978779
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Apr 12, 2023 12:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Bus Monitor

REPORTS TO: Director of Transportation and Transportation Area Assistant

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: The terms of employments are designated by the contract.

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.
• Assist with emergency or medical issues of students while on bus.
• 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.
• 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.

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 medium to heavy weight.

EVALUATION: Annual development of Professional Growth Plan. Annual evaluation of job performance by supervisor.

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.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: First aid, medical training, and CPR training.

Position Type: 1 Full-Time

Job Categories: Support Staff > Transportation

Contact Information

• Doug Brewer, Transportation Director
• Powell County Bus Garage
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]