Bus Monitor

Powell County Bus Garage; Stanton (KY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Powell County Bus Garage in Stanton, Kentucky seeks a Bus Monitor to assist a school bus driver, help with loading, unloading and seating, and ensure student safety during transit.

Starting immediately, the Bus Monitor will maintain records, follow emergency procedures, and coordinate with teachers and parents to support daily transportation operations under the Director of Transportation.

Qualifications

• Safe practices concerning school bus transportation.
• Basic record-keeping techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Assist the bus driver in maintaining discipline on the bus and monitor students.
• Document student information, complete route surveys and keep records.
• Ensure seat belts and wheelchair clamps are secured as required.
• Assist with safe loading and unloading of students and seating arrangements.
• Assist with emergency or medical issues of students while on the bus.

Skills

Discipline and student management

Record keeping

Communication (oral and written)

Understanding of safety procedures

Ability to assist loading/unloading

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Bus Monitor

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Job Details

Job ID: 5893968
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 10, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Bus Monitor

REPORTS TO: Director of Transportation and Transportation Area Assistant

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: The terms of employments are designated by the contract.

• 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.
• Assist with emergency or medical issues of students while on bus
• 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.

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 medium to heavy weight

EVALUATION: Annual development of Professional Growth Plan. Annual evaluation of job performance by supervisor.

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.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: First aid, medical training, and CPR training

Position Type: 1 Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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