Class Code:  7943

CARROLL COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION

Job Description For Bus Monitor – Exceptional Children

QUALIFICATIONS:             Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law.  Some positions in this class may be required to learn basic sign language.

REPORTS TO:                    Transportation Manager

JOB GOAL:                          Ride a school bus for exceptional children and assist school bus driver in maintaining discipline while bus is in operation; operate mechanical lift.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assist exceptional 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.

1. Operate equipment, including wheelchairs, tie-downs, seat belts, harnesses, mechanical lift and other adaptive equipment as necessary.

1. You may be asked to perform health related services for students after you been trained.

1. Assist driver in assuring seat belts, harnesses and wheel chair clamps are secured as required.

1. Assist parents and school personnel with safe loading and unloading of students; coordinate seating of exceptional students as required by State Transportation Guidelines.

1. Consult with and assist bus driver in documentation of student information, record-keeping and completing route surveys.

1. Attend in-service meetings and training courses as assigned.

1. Monitor and assist students while bus is in operation.

1. Maintain current knowledge of Emergency Evacuation procedures.

1. Communicate with classroom aides, teachers, principals, and parents concerning student background, medical problems and behavior as appropriate.

1. Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• Operation of mechanical lift, wheel chairs, seat belts, restraining harnesses and wheelchair clamping devices.
• Safe practices concerning school bus transportation.
• Problems and concerns of students with special needs.
• Basic record-keeping techniques.
• Applicable sections of the Kentucky Administration Regulations and other applicable laws.

Ability to:

• Drive a school bus for children with special needs and assist school bus driver in maintaining discipline while bus is in operation assuring safety of students.
• 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.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  Salary and work year to be established by the Carroll County

     Board of Education policy

EVALUAT ION:  Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with Carroll

      County Board of Education policy.