Position Description

 

Position Title:  Bus Monitor

 

Location:  Lafayette County School District

 

Description of Position: Assist school bus driver while bus in operation; assist student loading; unloading and seating as needed.

 

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES

• Assists students in getting on the bus and properly seated and secured as required.   


• Assist the school bus driver in maintaining discipline while the bus is in operation, so the driver will not be distracted from safe driving.  


• Assumes responsibility for the safety of school children in loading, unloading, and transporting them to and from school. 


• Instructs children in safety precautions and practices.   


• Performs related work as directed by supervisor(s) promptly, efficiently, and effectively.


• Maintain current knowledge of Emergency Evacuation procedures


• Learns the bus route and assists a substitute driver on the route


• Checks the bus to assure there are no students remaining on the bus at the end of each route


• Perform other duties as assigned

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

• Ability to understand and carry out instructions and to perform work requiring good physical condition. 


• Ability to relate to students, parents and school system personnel.


• Ability to complete various forms and records, incident and accident reports, etcetera


• Ability to lift and/or move, up to 50 pounds.


• Knowledge of bus operation.


• At least eighteen (18) years of age.


• Knowledge of first aid 

• Must be able to pass a random drug screening.


• Must pass a background check