Substitute Bus Monitor

Young World Physical Education; Morehead (KY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Rowan County Schools in Morehead, Kentucky seeks a Substitute Bus Monitor to assist the driver with discipline and safety on the school bus. You will help with loading/unloading, seating, and maintaining records as needed, under the direction of the Director of Transportation.

The role requires familiarity with safety procedures, good communication with school staff, and the ability to assist students including those with special needs. Training and selective assignments will be provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (or progress toward GED) as required by Kentucky law.
• Ability to assist student loading, unloading and seating as required.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and emergency evacuation.

Responsibilities

• Assists the bus driver in maintaining discipline on the school bus and monitors students.
• Maintains seating arrangements and documents student information as needed.
• Assists with loading/unloading and with safety restraints and wheel chair clamps.
• Coordinates seating for pre-kindergarten students per State Transportation Guidelines.
• Communicates with classroom aides, teachers and parents as appropriate.
• Operates lift system and assists handicapped children on/off the bus.
• Attends in-service meetings and training; performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Record-keeping

Student handling

Education

High school diploma / GED

Job description

Substitute Bus Monitor

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Job Details

• Job ID: 5849386
• Application Deadline: May 15, 2027 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
• Posted: Jul 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Class Code: 7942

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Substitute Bus Monitor

Responsible To: Director of Transportation

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.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Assists the bus driver in maintaining discipline on school bus; monitors and assists students while bus is in operation; maintains proper seating arrangements.
• Consults with and assists bus driver in documentation of student information, record-keeping and completing route surveys.
• Assists driver in assuring seat belts, harnesses and wheel chair clamps are secured as required.
• Assists parents and school personnel with safe loading and unloading of students; coordinates seating of pre-kindergarten students as required by State Transportation Guidelines.
• Communicates with classroom aides, teachers, principals, and parents concerning student background, medical problems and behavior as appropriate.
• Maintains current knowledge of Emergency Evacuation procedures; assists driver in emergency situations.
• Operates lift system, assists handicapped children on and off the bus and escorts children across street upon return home; lifts children as required; assures responsible adult meets students leaving the bus.
• Attends in-service meetings and training courses as assigned.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

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 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 routine records.
• Observe health and safety regulations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, GED certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a GED as required by Kentucky law.

Terms of Employment: Salary and work year to be established by the board of education.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of board policy for classified personnel.

Position Type: Substitute

Job Categories:

• Substitute > Substitute
• Support Staff > Transportation