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Bus Monitor (26-27)

Todd County School District Transportation - Elkton, Kentucky Open in Google Maps

Job ID: 5688670

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: May 04, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

Job Description

SUMMARY CLASS TITLE: BUS MONITOR

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

• 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 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: Full-Time

Job Categories: Support Staff > Transportation

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

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