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Meade County Schools

Bus Monitor (654)

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TitleBus Monitor
Posting ID654
Description

BUS MONITOR - EXCEPTIONAL CHILD (Substitute)                                       CLASS CODE:  7943

BASIC FUNCTION: 

      Ride a school bus for exceptional children and assist school bus driver in maintaining discipline while bus is in operation; operate mechanical lift.

 

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

  • Assist exceptional 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.
  • Operate equipment, including wheelchairs, tie-downs, seat belts, harnesses, mechanical lift and other adaptive equipment as necessary.
  • Assist driver in assuring seat belts, harnesses and wheelchair clamps are secured as required.
  • Assist parents and school personnel with safe loading and unloading of students; coordinate seating of exceptional students as required by State Transportation Guidelines.
  • Consult with and assist bus driver in documentation of student information, record-keeping and completing route surveys.
  • Attend in-service meetings and training courses as assigned.
  • Monitor and assist students while bus is in operation.
  • Maintain current knowledge of Emergency Evacuation procedures.
  • Communicate with classroom aides, teachers, principals, and parents concerning student background, medical problems and behavior as appropriate.
  • Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

      KNOWLEDGE OF:

  • Operation of mechanical lift, wheelchairs, seat belts, restraining harnesses and wheelchair clamping devices.
  • Safe practices concerning school bus transportation.
  • Problems and concerns of students with special needs.
  • Basic record-keeping techniques.
  • Applicable sections of the Kentucky Administration Regulations and other applicable laws.
  • Health and safety regulations.

      ABILITY TO:

  • Assist school bus driver in maintaining discipline while bus is in operation assuring safety of students.
  • 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.

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:

      Some positions in this class may be required to learn basic sign language.

Shift TypeFull-Time
Salary RangeSee Salary Schedule / Per Hour
LocationBus Driver

Applications Accepted

Start Date02/19/2024