Bus Monitor/Sub Driver

Owensboro Public Schools; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Owensboro Public Schools is seeking a Bus Monitor/Sub Driver to assist with safe student transportation. This role involves aiding in loading, unloading, and seating, while maintaining order and following routes and schedules.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and one year of driving experience. Training to obtain a KDE Bus Driver Certification and CDL permit will be provided.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Demonstrated ability to work with children.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license with one year driving experience.
• Must meet state and local physical and health requirements.
• Willing to train for KDE Bus Driver Certification and CDL permit.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records and documentation.
• Assist students with loading, unloading, and seating.
• Operate bus on designated routes while following schedules.
• Ensure student safety, order, and discipline on the bus.
• Perform routine inspections and proper maintenance tasks as assigned.

Skills

Safe driving

Record keeping

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

JOB CLASS CODE: 8952

TITLE: BUS MONITOR/SUB DRIVER

JOB GOAL: To assist in providing safe transportation so that students may enjoy the fullest possible advantage from the district’s curriculum and extracurricular program, and when necessary

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or GED Certificate.
• Has demonstrated ability to work with children.
• Hold a valid drivers’ license and have one year experience in the operation of a motor vehicle.
• Must meet the requirements for a criminal record check and five year driving check as specified by Kentucky state law.
• Must meet all state and local physical examination and health requirements.
• Participates in and successfully completes training programs as specified by the Kentucky Department of Education and local district.
• Will begin training to acquire CDL Permit and KDE Bus Driver Certification
• Must be willing to serve as the substitute driver for assigned bus, or another route bus when all full-time relief drivers have been utilized.

CRITICAL SKILLS/EXPERTISE REQUIRED:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Safe driving and other practices concerning school bus transportation.
• Basic record-keeping techniques.
• Provisions of the State Motor Vehicle code and Kentucky Administration Regulations applicable to the operation of vehicles transporting students.
• First aid, Health and safety practices.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

ABILITY TO:

• Maintain proper records and documentation.
• Assist student loading, unloading and seating arrangements as required.
• Learn, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Understand and relate to children with special needs.
• Lift students according to established guidelines.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Operate a school bus over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, picking up and discharging students.
• Maintain order and discipline among students while monitoring or driving a school bus.
• Maintain assigned vehicle in a clean and safe operating condition.
• Recognize equipment malfunctions and take appropriate action.
• Learn designated bus routes including stops and traffic hazards.
• Meet schedules and timelines.
• Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Observe health and safety regulations.
• Maintain current knowledge of Emergency Evacuation procedures.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

The driver is responsible to the Principal(s) for time schedules and pupil discipline and responsible to the Transportation Coordinator for safety, vehicle maintenance and policy procedures. The following are required:

• Assists in maintaining good student conduct on the bus.
• Assist young or disable students in getting on and off the bus.
• Assures that students get on and off the bus in an orderly fashion.
• Properly supervise passengers on the bus in accordance with transportation regulations, and with pupil personnel code of conduct.
• 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.
• Operate the bus and carry out duties on schedule and in a prompt and efficient manner.
• Safely operate the school bus under all varying weather conditions.
• Take proper care of the bus and see that it is maintained in safe operation condition.
• Conduct routine required inspections and provide the proper documentation.
• Attend safety meetings and workshops as determined by the Director of Transportation.
• Meet the training requirement set forth in State and district regulations.
• Meet those responsibilities as set forth in the Board’s Handbook for School Bus Drivers, State Board of Education regulations, applicable statutory laws, and directives of the Superintendent of Director of Transportation.
• Perform other duties that may not be specifically covered in this general job description, as assigned by the Director of Transportation and/or his assistant and/or Building Principals.
• Demonstrate a consistent and positive behavior toward students and patrons in order to foster positive public relations.
• Acts in accordance with the by-laws and policies as set forth by the Owensboro Board of Education, KRS and KAR, and applicable Federal laws and regulations.
• Demonstrates loyalty and dedication to the purposes and goals of the Owensboro Public Schools.

Work Environment:

Typical outdoor environment and inside the bus, exposed to sounds and noise levels that could be distracting or uncomfortable. May be exposed to contaminants and diseases and infections carried by school children.

• Exposed to vibration, frequently exposed to fumes, odors or airborne particles, toxins or caustic chemicals.
• Exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and outside weather conditions year-round.
• Noise level is usually moderate to loud

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on the Classified Evaluation Plan. The evaluation will be conducted by the Transportation Coordinator.

Terms of Employment:

• Classified salary schedule
• Classified benefits package
• Hourly rate: $16.16 - $18.81, contingent on verified experience
• FLSA Classification: Non-exempt
• Hours per day: 4.5
• Days per year: 182

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Location, duties, responsibilities may be altered to meet the needs of the district.

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

Equal Education and Employment Opportunities M/F/D

Position Type: Full Time

Job ID: 5981363
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Nov 03, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Job Categories

Support Staff > Transportation