Substitute Bus Monitor

Fayette County Public Schools•Lexington, KY

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Substitute Bus Monitor assists the school bus driver in maintaining discipline while the bus is in operation, keeps proper records and documentation, and assists with student loading, unloading, and seating arrangements as required. This is a temporary, hourly position with a pay rate of $15 per hour. The position reports to the Superintendent's Designee and does not supervise any staff.

Requirements

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 correct knowledge of Emergency Evacuation procedures.
Maintain routine records.
Observe health and safety regulations.
Must be able to lift heavy objects (minimum 50 pounds.)
High school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrates the ability to communicate in more than one language or the willingness to learn to communicate in more than one language at the novice level of proficiency.

Responsibilities

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 wheelchair 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 the 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.
Demonstrates the ability to communicate in more than one language or the willingness to learn to communicate in more than one language at the novice level of proficiency.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular attendance.