Bus Monitor

Bus Monitor

Rowan County Schools BUS GARAGE - Morehead, Kentucky Open in Google Maps

Job : 5742676

Final date to receive applications: Jul 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: May 28, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Class Code: 7942

Position Title: Bus Monitor

Responsible To: Director of Transportation

Basic Function: Assist 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.

• Assists the bus driver in maintaining discipline on school bus; monitors and assists students while bus is in operation; maintains proper seating arrangements.
• Consults with and assists bus driver in documentation of student information, record-keeping and completing route surveys.
• Assists driver in assuring seat belts, harnesses and wheel chair clamps are secured as required.
• Assists parents and school personnel with safe loading and unloading of students; coordinates seating of pre-kindergarten students as required by State Transportation Guidelines.
• Communicates with classroom aides, teachers, principals, and parents concerning student background, medical problems and behavior as appropriate.
• Maintains current knowledge of Emergency Evacuation procedures; assists driver in emergency situations.
• Operates lift system, assists handicapped children on and off the bus and escorts children across street upon return home; lifts children as required; assures responsible adult meets students leaving the bus.
• Attends in-service meetings and training courses as assigned.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

• Safe practices concerning school bus transportation.
• Basic record-keeping techniques.
• Applicable sections of the KAR and other applicable laws.
• Health and safety regulations.

• 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 routine records.
• Observe health and safety regulations.

Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, GED certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a GED as required by Kentucky law.

Salary and work year to be established by the board of education.

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of board policy for classified personnel.

Position Type: Part-Time

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