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Job TitleSummary 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: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.

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