PreSchool Route Bus Driver/Monitor

Trigg Co School District•Cadiz, KY

16d•Onsite

About The Position

Operate a school bus over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, picking up and discharging students; provide safe and efficient transportation for District students to and from school, special events and field trips; perform daily inspections and operator maintenance of vehicle; assist in the loading and unloading of physically and mentally handicapped students as necessary. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: Drive 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; transport students to and from school, special events and field trips. Pick up and discharge students, under varying weather conditions, at established bus stops; report incidents which affect the safety of students. Maintain bus in a safe operating condition through prescribed daily vehicle inspections and driver maintenance including cleaning windows, mirrors and bus interior; check and maintain fuel, oil and water levels; check brakes, brake lights and doors; report mechanical defects and malfunctions to appropriate personnel. Maintain 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; interact with parents regarding questions, concerns and disputes. Perform emergency bus evacuation drills as required by Kentucky Administration Regulations. Transport physically handicapped and mentally handicapped children to and from designated locations; lift and secure wheel chairs; assist in the loading and unloading of handicapped children as necessary. Observe applicable local, State and federal policies, procedures and guidelines. Fuel and clean exterior and interior of buses including picking up debris, sweeping and mopping floor, wiping upholstery and cleaning headlights. Maintain records concerning vehicle maintenance, miles driven and number of children transported and other related matters; prepare student conduct, incident and accident reports. Attend safety and preventive emergency meetings when required. Utilize two-way radio for bus to bus and bus to base communication. Perform first aid according to established guidelines and procedures. Perform related duties as assigned. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: Assist the bus driver in maintaining discipline on school bus; monitor and assist students while bus is in operation. Consult with and assist 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; coordinate 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 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 related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Safe driving practices.
Provisions of the State Motor Vehicle code and Kentucky Administration Regulations applicable to the operation of vehicles transporting students.
First aid practices.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Operate a school bus over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, picking up and discharging students.
Maintain order and discipline among students while driving a school bus.
Maintain assigned vehicle in a clean and safe operating condition.
Recognize equipment malfunctions and take appropriate action.
Learn designated bus routes including stops and traffic hazards.
Maintain routine records.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Understand and follow oral and written directions.
Meet schedules and time lines.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Learn, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
Assist in loading and unloading handicapped children as necessary.
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.
Safe practices concerning school bus transportation.
Basic record-keeping techniques.
Applicable sections of the KAR and other applicable laws.
Health and safety regulations.
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.
High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Must meet the requirements of a criminal record check(s) as specified by Kentucky State Law
Must meet health requirements as specified in the district personnel policy
Must have complete Kentucky School Bus Training
Must have a Class B CDL with passenger, air brakes, and school bus endorsement

Responsibilities

Drive 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; transport students to and from school, special events and field trips.
Pick up and discharge students, under varying weather conditions, at established bus stops; report incidents which affect the safety of students.
Maintain bus in a safe operating condition through prescribed daily vehicle inspections and driver maintenance including cleaning windows, mirrors and bus interior; check and maintain fuel, oil and water levels; check brakes, brake lights and doors; report mechanical defects and malfunctions to appropriate personnel.
Maintain 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; interact with parents regarding questions, concerns and disputes.
Perform emergency bus evacuation drills as required by Kentucky Administration Regulations.
Transport physically handicapped and mentally handicapped children to and from designated locations; lift and secure wheel chairs; assist in the loading and unloading of handicapped children as necessary.
Observe applicable local, State and federal policies, procedures and guidelines.
Fuel and clean exterior and interior of buses including picking up debris, sweeping and mopping floor, wiping upholstery and cleaning headlights.
Maintain records concerning vehicle maintenance, miles driven and number of children transported and other related matters; prepare student conduct, incident and accident reports.
Attend safety and preventive emergency meetings when required.
Utilize two-way radio for bus to bus and bus to base communication.
Perform first aid according to established guidelines and procedures.
Assist the bus driver in maintaining discipline on school bus; monitor and assist students while bus is in operation.
Consult with and assist 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; coordinate 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 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.