Bus Monitor

Hardin County School District Transportation – Bus Monitor – Elizabethtown, Kentucky

Job : 5721883

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 18, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

This is a part‑time position, 4‑5 hrs/day; on call.

BASIC FUNCTION:

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.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES/

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• 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.
• 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 regular and predictable attendance.
• 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.
• Lift students according to established guidelines.
• Maintain current knowledge of Emergency Evacuation procedures.
• Maintain routine records.
• Observe health and safety regulations.

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.

Position Type: Part‑Time

Salary: $15.87 to $23.20 Per District Salary Schedule

• Chris Corder, Director of Transportation
• Transportation – Bus Monitor
• Phone:
• Email: chris.corderchools.us