Bus Monitor JobID: 278 + Position Type: Support Staff/ Teacher Assistant + Date Posted: 1/18/2024 + Location: Carlisle Community School District    JOB DESCRIPTION: Basic Function: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. Performance Responsibilities: + Assists the bus driver in maintaining discipline on school bus; monitors and assists students while busis in operation; maintains proper seating arrangements. + Consults with and assists bus driver in documentation of student information, record-keeping andcompleting route surveys. + Assists driver in assuring seat belts, harnesses and wheel chair clamps are secured as required. + Assists parents and school personnel with safe loading and unloading of students; coordinates seating of pre-kindergarten students as required by State Transportation Guidelines. + Communicates with classroom aides, teachers, principals, and parents concerning studentbackground, medical problems and behavior as appropriate. + Maintains current knowledge of Emergency Evacuation procedures; assists driver in emergency situations. + Operates lift system, assists handicapped children on and off the bus and escorts children across street upon return home; lifts children as required; assures responsible adult meets students leaving the bus. + Attends in-service meetings and training courses as assigned. + Performs related duties as assigned. Knowledge of: + Safe practices concerning school bus transportation. + Basic record-keeping techniques. Ability to: + 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 routine records. Observe health and safety regulations. Minimum Qualifications: + Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, GED certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a GED as required by Kentucky law. Terms of Employment: + Salary and work year to be established by the board of education. Evaluation: + Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of board policy for classified personnel.