Position Description
Position Title:Bus Monitor
Location: Lafayette County School District
Description of Position:Assist school bus driver while bus in operation; assist student loading; unloading and seating as needed.
ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES
- Assists students in getting on the bus andproperly seated and secured as required.
- Assist the school bus driver in maintaining discipline while the bus is in operation so the driver will not be distracted from safe driving.
- Assumes responsibility for the safety of school children in loading unloading and transporting them to and from school.
- Instructs children in safety precautions and practices.
- Performs related work as directed by supervisor(s) promptly efficiently and effectively.
- Maintain current knowledge of Emergency Evacuation procedures
- Learns the bus route and assists a substitute driver on the route
- Checks the bus to assure there are no students remaining on the bus at the end of each route
- Perform other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge Abilities and Skills:
- Ability to understand and carry out instructions and to perform work requiring good physical condition.
- Ability to relate to students parents and school system personnel.
- Ability to complete various forms and records incident and accident reports etcetera
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Knowledge of bus operation.
- At least eighteen (18) years of age.
- Knowledgeof first aid
- Mustbe able to pass arandom drug screening.
- Must pass a background check