LOCAL DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION PLAN

 

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 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.

  • 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 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.