SUMMARY OF DUTIES: 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.

DUTIES & 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 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.
• Adhere to policies and procedures in maintaining appropriate student behavior.
• Maintain confidentiality of school related business.
• Respond appropriately to all exceptional needs of students.
• Attend in-service meetings and training courses as assigned.
• Perform related duties as assigned. 

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

        KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Safe practices concerning school bus transportation.
• Basic record-keeping techniques.
• Applicable sections of the KAR and other applicable laws.
• Health and safety regulations.  

        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.
• Perform appropriately in situations requiring tact and diplomacy.
• Lift students according to established guidelines.
• Maintain current knowledge of Emergency Evacuation procedures.
• Observe health and safety regulations.  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must perform in carrying out essential job functions.  

• Persons performing service in this position classification will exert 10 to 20 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Must have an adequate range of motion in the upper extremities.
• This type of work involves riding a student transportation vehicle, sitting during much of the assignment, but will involve walking or standing for brief periods.    

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 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.