Bus Monitor (#1558) Early Childhood Complex

Rapid City Area Schools; Kansas; On-site; USD 17,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

USD 489 is seeking a part-time Bus Monitor for the Early Childhood Connections program. The role focuses on ensuring the health and safety of children on the bus and coordinating with the driver to maintain orderly transport.

Responsibilities include promoting safety, guiding children positively, and performing other duties as assigned by Early Childhood Connections staff. The position requires evaluations and certifications such as TB testing and CPR/First Aid.

Qualifications

• TB test required prior to employment.
• Background check (Kansas Bureau of Investigation) required.
• Physical exam required.

Responsibilities

• Promote child safety at all times and assist with seat belts.
• Provide positive guidance and discipline procedures; engage with children.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Early Childhood Connections staff.

Job description

Bus Monitor (#1558) Early Childhood Complex

Job Posting ID: 658
Location(s): Early Childhood Complex
Employment Type: Part Time
Posted Date: 09/11/2026
Deadline: Until Filled

Position Information

About USD 489

Bus Monitor for Early Childhood Connections

General Function

Responsible for ensuring the general health and safety of the children riding the connections vehicle. Works cooperatively with the bus driver.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

1.Promotes child safety at all times.

• Requires and assists in use of seat belts.
• Controls noise level of children.

2. Provides guidance to children in a positive way.

• Follows procedures related to any discipline or safety related concerns.
• Interacts with children to help entertain.

3. Accepts other duties as assigned by Early Childhood Connections staff.

Scope of Position

Reports to the Family Involvement/ Transportation coordinator. Position includes solving problems with children, families and staff. Works cooperatively with the bus driver. Receives moderate supervision.

Daily contacts include children, families, Early Childhood Connections staff, and transportation staff.

Must pass prior to employment

• Tuberculosis skin test (TB)
• Kansas Bureau of Investigation background check
• Physical exam

Willing to certify in:

• CPR
• First Aid

Requires:

• Confidentiality
• Punctuality and dependability
• Flexibility
• Reliable means of Transportation
• Temperament appropriate for the supervision of group transportation of young children.
• Willingness to follow directions

Working Conditions

Spends approximately 95% working with children on the bus. Physical Requirements include: frequent lifting of 10-25 lbs, occasional lifting and moving of 50 lbs, bending, squatting, and kneeling occur frequently on a daily basis and fine manipulation occurs frequently. Evaluation will be responsibility of the Early Childhood Connections ERSEA Coordinator.

Term of Employment

• Classified position based on beginning paraprofessional salary determined by USD #489.
• Part-time position
• 9 month position.
• At will position.

Position Contact:

Dawn Bush, Building Director
785-623-2430
[e-mail]

Compensation:

$15.04/hr

Hours:

3:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Non-KPERS Eligible

Hays School District has about 3,000 students that are enrolled in a high school, middle school, four elementary schools, and an alternative school. The staff of Unified School District No. 489 are recognized throughout Kansas and across the nation as leaders in educational excellence.

Hays Public Schools enjoy tremendous support from the community. Through this support, USD 489 is able to offer programs like all-day, kindergarten, the smallest class sizes in the state for districts our size, and a longer school year. An extensive special education program serves children with special needs. Early childhood programs serve children and their families in a three-county area from before-birth to age six. Technology, throughout the district, is used to supplement and strengthen the instructional program. The most noticeable aspect of our technology is in our ratio of students to computers. At Hays High and the middle schools it is 1:1; and 2:1 in the elementary schools.

While doing an excellent job on the test score race, the staff continues to seek to develop the creativity, curiosity, and problem solving skills of students as well. The challenges of the future are best dealt with by applying creativity and foresight to a solid foundation. We are equipped at USD 489.

To learn more about our schools, visit our website at www.usd489.com .