Substitute Bus Monitor

Young World Physical Education; Mount Sterling (KY); On-site; USD 18,129; Part time

Job summary

A local education organization is seeking a part-time Substitute Bus Monitor to ensure the safe transportation of exceptional children. Responsibilities include assisting with boarding and leaving the bus, operating adaptive equipment, and maintaining communication with school personnel. Candidates should possess a High School diploma or equivalent, and have the ability to meet physical performance requirements. The hourly salary is $13.16, and this role is essential for student safety during transport.

Qualifications

• Must assist exceptional children on and off the bus.
• Should operate adaptive equipment safely as needed.
• Must communicate effectively with school personnel.

Responsibilities

• Assist children boarding and leaving the bus safely.
• Operate equipment and ensure safety measures are in place.
• Document relevant student information as needed.

Skills

High School diploma or equivalent

Ability to meet Physical Performance Requirements

Communication skills

Education

High School/Trade School degree preferred

Tools

Mechanical lift

Wheelchairs

Adaptive equipment

Job description

Substitute Bus Monitor

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Job Details

Job ID: 5390160

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 29, 2025 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

SUBSTITUTE BUS MONITOR-EXCEPTIONAL CHILD

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High School diploma or equivalent.

2. Must meet Physical Performance Requirements.

3. Such additional qualifications as the Superintendent or Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS: Director of Transportation

SUPERVISES: Not Applicable

JOB GOAL: To assist bus driver in ensuring the safe transportation of exceptional children.

BASIC FUNCTION: Ride a school bus for exceptional children and assist school bus driver in maintaining discipline while bus is in operation; operate mechanical lift.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists exceptional children on and off the bus and escorts children across street upon return home; lifts children as required; assures responsible adults meet students leaving the bus.
• Operates equipment, including wheelchairs, tie‑downs, seat belts, harnesses, mechanical lift, and other adaptive equipment as necessary.
• Assists driver in assuring seat belts, harnesses, and wheel chair clamps are secured as required.
• Assists parent and school personnel with safe loading and unloading of students; coordinates seating of exceptional students as required by State Transportation Guidelines.
• Coordinates communication between field drivers’ monitor office and mechanical staff.
• Consults with and assists bus driver in documentation of student information, record keeping, and completing route surveys.
• Attends meetings and training courses as assigned.
• Monitors and assists students while bus is in operation; and communicates with classroom aides, teachers, Principals, and parents concerning students background, medical problems, and behavior while under supervision on the bus.
• Provides and performs student health services as directed by Supervisor after receiving appropriate training as required by law.
• Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Director of Transportation or Superintendent.

TERM OF SERVICE: Salary and workdays/jobs 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: Part‑Time

Salary: $13.16 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Steve Calvert , Transportation Director
• Transportation
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]