Bus Monitor - 7942

Young World Physical Education; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 21,862 - 31,960; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a part-time Bus Monitor to assist drivers in ensuring student safety during transportation.

Responsibilities include managing student discipline, assisting with loading/unloading, and maintaining proper records. Candidates should have a high school diploma or G.E.D. and the ability to communicate effectively.

The position offers a salary range of $15.87 to $23.20 per hour.

Qualifications

• Maintaining discipline while the bus is in operation.
• Assisting student loading, unloading, and seating arrangements.
• Communicating effectively with students and parents.

Responsibilities

• Assist the bus driver in maintaining discipline.
• Consult with the bus driver on documentation.
• Assist in assuring seat belts and safety devices are secured.

Skills

Safe practices concerning school bus transportation

Basic record-keeping techniques

Effective communication skills

Understanding children's special needs

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate

Job description

Hardin County School District Transportation – Bus Monitor – Elizabethtown, Kentucky

Job Details

Job ID: 5721883

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: May 18, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

Job Description

CLASS TITLE: BUS MONITOR

This is a part‑time position, 4‑5 hrs/day; on call.

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/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• 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 regular and predictable attendance.
• 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 & Salary

Position Type: Part‑Time

Salary: $15.87 to $23.20 Per District Salary Schedule

Contact Information

• Chris Corder, Director of Transportation
• Transportation – Bus Monitor
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]