Bus Monitor Midday Preschool EVES

Daviess County; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Daviess County Public Schools is seeking a Bus Monitor for the Midday route in Owensboro, KY. This full-time role reports to the Transportation Area Coordinator and compensation aligns with the DCPS Salary Schedule for class code 7942.

Hours vary based on routes within the 181 contracted days per year. Responsibilities include assisting the bus driver with student conduct, loading/unloading, maintaining order and safety on the bus, and ensuring student needs are met.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, per Kentucky law.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Current full-time bus monitor with AM & PM routes.
• Completed training required by state law and local policy.

Responsibilities

• Assists the bus driver in maintaining good student conduct on the bus.
• Assist with student loading, unloading, and seating arrangements as required.
• Ensures students board and exit in an orderly fashion.
• Assists in meeting a wide array of student needs.
• Provides written records of violations to the Director of Transportation.
• Collects personal items left on the bus and hands them to the school secretary.
• Maintains proper records and documentation.
• Maintains knowledge of Emergency Evacuation Procedures.
• Safely lifts students according to guidelines.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships.
• Communicates effectively both orally and in writing.
• Follows oral and written directions.
• Observes health and safety regulations.
• Maintains confidentiality of all students.

Skills

High school diploma or GED

21 years of age or older

Pre-employment screenings

Basic computer skills

Safety and student conduct in transit

Record-keeping basics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Bus Monitor Midday Preschool EVES

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Job Details

Job ID: 5978668
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 30, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

JOB DETAILS

Job Class Description: BUS MONITOR: Mid-Day

Class Code: 7942

Job Title: BUS MONITOR

Supervisory Responsibilities: NONE

Position Type: FULL-TIME

FLSA Classification: NON-EXEMPT

Reports To: TRANSPORTATION AREA COORDINATOR

*Location: TRANSPORTATION

Compensation:

Commensurate with salary range on the DCPS Salary Schedule for class code 7942

Hours Per Day: Varies based on assigned route(s)

Contracted Days: 181 days/year

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• 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.
• Current full-time bus monitor with AM & PM route.
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Has successfully completed all training required by state law and local board policy.

Knowledge Of:

• Basic computer skills including use of mouse and keyboard to navigate computer, e-mail, and websites
• Safe practices concerning school bus transportation
• Basic record-keeping techniques
• Applicable sections of the KY Administrative Regulations and other applicable laws
• Health and Safety regulations

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Summary:

Assist in providing safe transportation so that students may enjoy the fullest possible advantage from the district’s curriculum and extracurricular program.

Essential Functions, Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists the bus driver in maintaining good student conduct on the bus.
• Assist with student loading, unloading, and seating arrangements as required.
• Assures that students get on and off the bus in an orderly fashion.
• Assist in meeting a wide array of student needs
• Provides written records of violations of the student code to the Director of Transportation.
• Collects and turns over to the school secretary those personal items left on the bus by students.
• Maintain proper records and documentation
• Maintain knowledge of Emergency Evacuation Procedures
• Safely lift students according to established guidelines
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Understand and follow oral and written directions
• Observe health and safety regulations
• Maintain confidentiality of all students
• Demonstrates loyalty and dedication to the purposes and goals of the Daviess County Public Schools

Successful completion of post-offer, pre-employment screenings are required as a contingency of employment.

*Contracts are with the district of Daviess County Public Schools-not with individual locations. Location assignments are subject to change.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• 1. Support employee with year-to-year contract
• 2. Participates in KentuckyPublic Pension Authority (KPPA)

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Support Staff > Transportation

Contact Information

• Tara Hawley , Transportation Secretary
• Transportation
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]