Pre-School Bus Monitor

McCracken; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 13,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

McCracken Transportation in Paducah, Kentucky seeks a Pre-School Bus Monitor to assist the driver, help load/unload and seat young students in accordance with state guidelines. Responsibilities include maintaining discipline, documenting student information, and coordinating with teachers and parents as needed.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and entails lifting and assisting students, with training provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (or progress toward GED) as required by Kentucky law.
• Safe practices for school bus transportation and health and safety regulations.
• Ability to maintain records and documentation.
• Ability to load/unload and seat students per guidelines; relate to children with special needs.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Assist bus driver in maintaining discipline while bus is in operation.
• Assist with student loading, unloading and seating as required.
• Document student information and route surveys.
• Ensure seat belts, harnesses and wheel chair clamps are secured as required.
• Coordinate safe loading/unloading with parents and school personnel.
• Attend in-service meetings and training as assigned.
• Remain at work during the entire workday unless excused by supervisor.

Skills

Safe practices

Record-keeping

Communication

Special needs awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Pre-School Bus Monitor

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Job Details

Job ID: 5649358
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Apr 16, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

CLASS TITLE: Pre-School BUS MONITOR

ESSENTIAL 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.

BASIC REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Implement all rules and regulations, policies and administrative guidelines as adopted by the Board of Education.

• 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.

• Remain at work during the entire workday unless excused by immediate supervisor or designated representative.

• Maintain a professional appearance.

• Incorporate the use of technology in daily tasks.

• Maintain regular attendance.

• Adhere to the Professional Code of Ethics.

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.

• 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.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT :

Salary and work year to be established by the Board.

EVALUATION :

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Classified Personnel

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $80.25 Per Day

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Transportation

Contact Information

• Chris Gossum , Director of Transportation
• Transportation
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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