Bus Monitor/Anticipated Bus Driver

MUST OBTAIN SCHOOL CDL; TRAINING PROVIDED

BUS MONITORQUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination equivalent to high school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law; a good physical condition without lifting limits as evidenced by a pre-employment physical.

REPORTS TO:

Director of Transportation

PRIMARY JOB GOAL:

To ride a school bus and assist school bus driver in maintaining discipline while bus is in operation; to operate mechanical lift and other special assisting devices.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of operation of mechanical lift wheel chairs seat belts restraining harness wheel chair clamping devices and any other assisting devices; knowledge of safe practices concerning school bus transportation; knowledge of problems and concerns of students with special needs; skills in basic record-keeping techniques; knowledge of applicable sections of the Kentucky Administrative Regulations and other applicable laws; knowledge of health and safety regulations; ability to assist school bus driver in maintaining discipline while bus is in operation assuring safety of students; ability to maintain proper records and documentation; ability to assist students loading and unloading and with seating arrangements as required; ability to understand and relate to children with special needs; ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to lift students according to established guidelines; ability to maintain current knowledge of emergency evacuation procedures; ability to observe health and safety regulations; ability to maintain certification in First Aid and Adult/Child CPR.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Maintains order and discipline among students on the bus following District policies and procedures regarding disciplining of students and contact with school officials parents and the public; interacts with parents regarding questions concerns and disputes.

-Observes applicable local state and federal laws policies procedures and guidelines.

-Assists exceptional and pre-kindergarten children on and off the bus and escorts children across street upon pick up and return home; lifts children as required; assures responsible adult meets age appropriate students leaving the bus.

-Operates equipment including wheelchairs tie-downs seat belts harness mechanical lift and other adaptive equipment as necessary.

-Assists driver in assuring seat belts harness and wheel chair clamps are secured as required.

-Assists parents and school personnel with safe loading and unloading of students; coordinates seating of students; maintains an updated diagram and list of seating assignments.

-Consults with and assists bus driver in documentation of student information record-keeping and completing route surveys.

-Attends in-service meetings and training courses as assigned.

-Monitors and assists students while bus is in operation.

-Maintains current knowledge of and assists in Emergency Evacuation procedures.

-Communicates with classroom aides teachers principals and parents concerning student background medical problems and behavior as appropriate.

-Utilizes two-way radio for bus-to-bus and bus-to-base communication according to federal and local regulations and procedures.

-Performs related duties and other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Transportation Director and the Superintendent.

BUS DRIVER QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination equivalent to high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law and five years experience in the operation of a motor vehicle; valid Class B Commercial Drivers License including passenger and air brake endorsement; Kentucky School Bus Driver Certificate; First Aid and Adult/Child CPR certification; a good driving record as evidenced by a five year driving record check; a good physical condition without limitations as evidenced by an annual or more school bus driver/DOT physical; drug and alcohol free in conformance with regulations as evidenced by federally required pre-employment and random drug testing.

REPORTS TO:

Transportation Director

PRIMARY JOB GOAL:

To operate a school bus over designated routes in accordance with time schedules picking up and discharging students; to provide safe and efficient transportation for district students to and from school on special events and on field trips; to perform pre-trip inspections and operator maintenance of vehicle; to assist in the loading and unloading of physically and mentally handicapped students as necessary.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of safe driving practices and provisions of Federal and State Motor Vehicle codes and Kentucky Administrative Regulations applicable to the operation of vehicles transporting students; knowledge of First Aid and CPR practices; interpersonal skills using tact patience and courtesy; ability to operate a school bus over designated routes in accordance with time schedules picking up and discharging students; ability to maintain order and discipline among students while driving a school bus; ability to maintain assigned vehicle in a clean and safe operating condition; ability to recognize equipment malfunctions and take appropriate action; ability to learn designated bus routes including stops and traffic hazards; ability to maintain routine records; ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others; ability to meet schedules and time lines; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to learn apply and explain rules regulations policies and procedures; ability to observe legal and defensive driving practices; ability to assist in loading and unloading handicapped children as necessary.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Drives a school bus over designated routes in accordance with specified time schedules and in accordance with regulations and laws related to pupil transportation in the State following specified schedules; transports students to and from school on special events and on field trips.

-Picks up and discharges students under varying weather conditions at established bus stops; reports incidents which affect the safety of students.

-Maintains bus in a safe operating condition through prescribed pre-trip vehicle inspections and driver maintenance; checks and maintains fuel oil and water levels; reports mechanical defects and malfunctions to appropriate personnel.

-Maintains order and discipline among students on bus following District policies and procedures regarding disciplining of students and contact with school officials parents and the public; interacts with parents regarding questions concerns and disputes.

-Performs emergency bus evacuation drills as required by Kentucky Administrative Regulations.

-Transports physically handicapped and mentally handicapped children to and from designated locations; lifts and secures wheel chairs; assists in the loading and unloading of handicapped children as necessary.

-Observes applicable local State and Federal laws policies procedures and guidelines.

-Cleans exterior and interior of buses including picking up debris sweeping and mopping floor wiping upholstery and cleaning headlights.

-Maintains records concerning vehicle maintenance miles driven number of children transported and other related matters; prepares student conduct incident and accident reports.

-Attends safety and preventive emergency meetings when required.

-Utilizes two-way radio for bus-to-bus and bus-to-base communication according to federal and local regulations and procedures.

-Performs first aid according to established guidelines and procedures.

-Perform related duties and assumes other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Transportation Director and the Superintendent.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

1. Check the frequency and number of hours a day the worker is required to do the following specific types of activities:

ACTIVITY

FREQUENCY

# OF HOURS A DAY

CONTINUOUS

INTERMITTENT

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

8

a. Sitting

X

X

X

b. Walking

X

X

X

c. Standing

X

X

X

d. Bending

X

X

e. Squatting

X

X

f. Climbing

X

X

g. Kneeling

X

X

h. Twisting

X

X

i. Lifting

X

X

LIFTING

X 0-10 lbs. X 11-15 lbs. X 16-30 lbs. X Over 31 lbs.

*based on scenario/need

2a. HAND MANIPULATION REQUIRED X Yes (If yes complete 2a2b2c2d2e)

No

2b. Repetitive hand movements X Yes No

2c. Simple Grasping

Right Hand

YesX No

Left Hand

YesX No

2d. Power Grasping

Right Hand

YesX No

Left Hand

YesX No

2e. Pushing Pulling

Right Hand

YesX No

Left Hand

YesX No

2f. Fine Manipulation:

Right Hand

YesX No

Left Hand

YesX No

3. (a) Does the job require worker to reach or work above the shoulder X Yes No

Frequency occasional

(b) Reaching at or below shoulder level X Yes No

Frequency occasional

4. Does the job require use of his/her feet to operate foot controls or repetitive movement X Yes No

5. Are there special visual or auditory requirements X Yes No

If yes please describe (i.e. working with computer terminal): driving / safety of students based on various scenarios

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

1. Does the employee work near moving mechanical parts; in high precarious places; and in outside weather conditions X Yes No
2. Is the employee exposed to fumes or airborne particles X Yes No

If yes please specify: bus fumes

BLOOD/FLUID EXPOSURE RISK: (check the right category)

Category I: Tasks involve exposure to blood fluid or tissue

X Category II: Usual tasks do not involve exposure to blood body fluid or tissues but job may require performing unplanned Category I tasks.

Category III: Tasks involve no exposure to blood body fluids or tissues. Category I tasks are not a condition of employment.