2026-2027 Bus Monitor

Bus Monitor

Hopkins County School District Transportation Central Office – Madisonville, Kentucky

Job : 5817220

Final date to receive applications: May 01, 2027 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Jul 06, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Bus Monitor – Classified Position (7942)

Salary:
Category 5 per Salary Schedule

Days: TBD

Reports to:

Assigned Assistant Superintendent or Director

Assist the school bus driver in maintaining discipline while the 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 the school bus and 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 ensuring seat belts, harnesses, and wheelchair 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.
• Utilize Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) as outlined at the school/district.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Adhere to the professional code of ethics.
• Successfully utilize technology as appropriate in job function.

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

Seldom/Rare

Occasional (up to 1/3 of work day)

Frequent (1/3 to 2/3 of work day)

Repetitive (2/3 or more of work day)

Standing/Walking: X

Sitting: X

Handle/Finger/Feel: X

Reach/Push/Pull: X

Bend/Stoop/Crouch: X

Kneel/Crawl: X

Climb/Balance: X

Lift/Carry (Check Frequency)

Up to 10 lbs.: X

Up to 20 lbs.: X

Up to 50 lbs.: X

Up to 100 lbs.: X

Over 100 lbs.: X

• 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.

These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Responsibilities are at the discretion of the supervisor.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Support Staff >
Transportation

• Derek Stone, Director of Transportation
• CENTRAL OFFICE
• Phone:
• Email: derek.stonechools.us