Spec Ed Bus Monitor Class Code: 7942/7943
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Fleming County SchoolsJob DescriptionUpdated February 2024Class Code: 7942 (PK) 7943 (SPED)JOB DESCRIPTIONPosition Title: Bus MonitorResponsible To: Director of Transportation/Transportation ManagerBasic 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 regulationsAbility 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.