Substitute Bus Monitor Class Code: 8944

District Position; Flemingsburg (KY); On-site; Part time

Job summary

A local educational organization is looking for a Substitute Bus Monitor in Flemingsburg, Kentucky. This role involves assisting the bus driver in maintaining discipline and ensuring student safety during transportation. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED equivalency and possess strong communication skills. Knowledge of emergency protocols is essential. The position is classified as substitute, with salary set by the board of education.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or progress towards obtaining GED as per Kentucky law.
• Ability to lift students according to established guidelines.
• Understanding of children's needs, especially those with special needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist bus driver in maintaining discipline and seating arrangements during operation.
• Communicate with parents and school staff about student needs.
• Maintain knowledge of emergency evacuation procedures and assist in emergencies.

Skills

Record-keeping

Discipline maintenance

Emergency procedures knowledge

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Substitute Bus Monitor

Job Details

Job ID: 4934567

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jan 07, 2023 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Updated February 2024

Class Code: 8944

Position Title: Substitute Bus Monitor

Responsible To: Director of Transportation/Transportation Manager

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.

Performance Responsibilities

• Assist the bus driver in maintaining discipline on school bus; monitors and assists students while bus is in operation; maintains proper seating arrangements.
• Consult with and assists 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; coordinates 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 driver in emergency situations.
• Operate lift system, assists 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 other related duties as assigned by transportation director/manager or superintendent.

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

Position Type

Substitute

Job Categories

Substitute > Substitute

Support Staff > Transportation

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required