Substitute Bus Monitor

Annex; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Annex in Paducah, Kentucky seeks a Substitute Bus Monitor to assist a school bus driver, help with loading and seating, and maintain student safety during transport. Duties include coordinating with staff and parents, documenting information, and supporting safety procedures.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, is part-time, and offers pay from $12.50 to $13.53 per hour. Expect routine hours, record-keeping, and collaboration with transportation and school personnel.

Qualifications

• Safe practices for school bus transportation.
• Basic record-keeping techniques.
• Knowledge of KAR and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist bus driver in maintaining discipline on the bus.
• Monitor and assist students while the bus is in operation.
• Document student information and route surveys.
• Ensure seat belts and safety devices are secured as required.
• Assist with loading/unloading and seating, including Pre-K students as needed.
• Communicate with teachers, principals, and parents as appropriate.
• Maintain knowledge of emergency evacuation procedures.
• Assist handicapped students and monitor crossing streets as directed.
• Attend in-service training and perform related duties.

Skills

Safe practices

Record-keeping

Communication

Education

High school diploma / GED

Job description

Substitute Bus Monitor

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Job Details

Job ID: 4930051
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Jul 01, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

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.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
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.

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.
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 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.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $12.50 to $13.53 Per Hour

Contact Information

• Ken Reuter , Director-Transportation
• Annex
• Phone: [phone]