About this role
JOB TITLE BUS MONITOR
REPORTS TO DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
SALARY SCHEDULE/GRADE HOURLY (LEVEL 1)
CONTRACTED DAYS AND/OR HOURS UP TO 176 DAYS, UP TO 8 HOURS PER DAY, OR HOURLY
EXEMPT STATUS NON-EXEMPT
JOB CLASS CODE 7943 (4 HOUR), 8942 (HOURLY)
POSITION CLASSIFICATION CLASSIFIED
DATE APPROVED 4/21/2026
QUALIFICATIONS
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.
POSITION SUMMARY
Assist school bus drivers in maintaining discipline while the bus is in operation; Operate mechanical lift; Administer First Aid as necessary. Ensure that wheelchairs and other equipment are safely fastened and ready for transport.
DISTRICT AND SCHOOL PRIORITY ALIGNMENT
Align actions with district and school values and core priorities. Evaluated based on the efficacy of aligned actions.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist children on and off the bus and escort children across the street upon return home; lift children as required; assure responsible adults meets students leaving the bus.
Operates equipment, including wheelchairs, tie-downs, seat belts, harnesses, mechanical lift and other adaptive equipment as necessary. Assure seat belts, harnesses and wheelchair clamps are secured as required.
Render aid and medical support to students.
Assist parents and school personnel with safe loading and unloading of students; coordinate seating of students as required by state transportation guidelines.
Assist bus driver in documentation of student information, record-keeping and completing route surveys.
Attends in-service meeting and training courses as assigned
Monitors and assist students while bus is in operation
Maintains current knowledge of emergency evacuation procedures
Communicates with classroom aids, teachers, principals, and parents concerning student background, medical problems and behavior as appropriate
Demonstrate a commitment to professional growth.
Demonstrate punctuality and regular attendance.
Maintain appropriate professional appearance.
Adhere to the appropriate code of ethics.
Perform other duties as assigned by Superintendent or designee.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Operation of mechanical lift, wheel chairs, seat belts, restraining harnesses and wheelchair clamping devices.
Safe practices concerning school bus transportation.
Problems and concerns of students with special needs.
Basic record-keeping techniques.
Applicable section of the Kentucky Administration Regulations and other applicable laws.
Health and safety regulations.
Understand and relate to children with special needs.
Basic computer skills.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking.
Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing .
Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching .
Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull weights in excess of 50 pounds.
Requires the ability to enter and exit the bus through all emergency exits.
Exposure to moving machinery, dust, fumes, gases, and changes in temperature.