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