Bus Monitor

Job Description

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

SUMMARY OF DUTIES
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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.

• 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:

• 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: The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must perform in carrying out essential job functions.

• 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
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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

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Hickman County Schools, Hickman County Board of Education – Clinton, Kentucky

Job : 5796941

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jun 23, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)