Bus Monitor
Bus Monitor
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Job Description
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; a good physical condition without lifting limits as evidenced by a pre-employment physical.
REPORTS TO:
Director of Operations & Community Relations
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 first aid according to established guidelines and procedures.
-Performs related duties and 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): safety of students based on various scenarios
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Does the employee work near moving mechanical parts; in high precarious places; and in outside weather conditions X Yes No
- 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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
