BUS MONITOR

Bus Garage (Support Complex); Bardstown (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Nelson County Schools Bus Garage (Support Complex) in Bardstown, Kentucky seeks a Bus Monitor to assist students with loading and unloading, operate the mechanical lift, and secure wheelchairs and restraints. The role requires maintaining safety and providing basic medical support as needed.

You will work under the Director of Transportation Services and may be scheduled up to 176 days, up to 8 hours per day, or on an hourly basis. A high school diploma or GED is required by Kentucky law.

Qualifications

• Any combination equivalent to a high school diploma or GED as required by Kentucky law.
• Ability to assist with special needs students and operate bus equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist children on and off the bus and escort them across the street.
• Operate mechanical lift and ensure wheelchairs are secured.
• Render first aid when necessary and maintain safety on board.
• Assist bus driver with loading/unloading and documentation as required.
• Attend in-service trainings and uphold professional conduct.

Skills

First aid basics

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Wheelchair lift operation

Job description

BUS MONITOR

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Job Details

Job ID: 5971148

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 26, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Dec 1, 2026

Job Description

JOB TITLE

BUS MONITOR

REPORTS TO

DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

SALARY SCHEDULE/GRADE

HOURLY (LEVEL 1)

CONTRACTED DAYS AND/OR HOURS

UP TO 176 DAYS, UP TO 8 HOURS PER DAY, OR HOURLY

EXEMPT STATUS

NON-EXEMPT

JOB CLASS CODE

7943 (4 HOUR), 8942 (HOURLY)

POSITION CLASSIFICATION

CLASSIFIED

DATE APPROVED

4/21/2026

QUALIFICATIONS

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 SUMMARY

Assist school bus drivers in maintaining discipline while the bus is in operation; Operate mechanical lift; Administer First Aid as necessary. Ensure that wheelchairs and other equipment are safely fastened and ready for transport.

DISTRICT AND SCHOOL PRIORITY ALIGNMENT

Align actions with district and school values and core priorities.

Evaluated based on the efficacy of aligned actions.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist children on and off the bus and escort children across the street upon return home; lift children as required; assure responsible adults meets students leaving the bus.

Operates equipment, including wheelchairs, tie-downs, seat belts, harnesses, mechanical lift and other adaptive equipment as necessary. Assure seat belts, harnesses and wheelchair clamps are secured as required.

Render aid and medical support to students.

Assist parents and school personnel with safe loading and unloading of students; coordinate seating of students as required by state transportation guidelines.

Assist bus driver in documentation of student information, record-keeping and completing route surveys.

Attends in-service meeting and training courses as assigned

Monitors and assist students while bus is in operation

Maintains current knowledge of emergency evacuation procedures

Communicates with classroom aids, teachers, principals, and parents concerning student background, medical problems and behavior as appropriate

Demonstrate a commitment to professional growth.

Demonstrate punctuality and regular attendance.

Maintain appropriate professional appearance.

Adhere to the appropriate code of ethics.

Perform other duties as assigned by Superintendent or designee.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Operation of mechanical lift, wheel chairs, seat belts, restraining harnesses and wheelchair clamping devices.

Safe practices concerning school bus transportation.

Problems and concerns of students with special needs.

Basic record-keeping techniques.

Applicable section of the Kentucky Administration Regulations and other applicable laws.

Health and safety regulations.

Understand and relate to children with special needs.

Basic computer skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking.

Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing.

Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.

Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching.

Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull weights in excess of 50 pounds.

Requires the ability to enter and exit the bus through all emergency exits.

Exposure to moving machinery, dust, fumes, gases, and changes in temperature.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Devin O’Bryan , Director of Transportation
• Bus Garage (Support Complex)
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]