Preschool Bus Monitor - Kyrock

Position Type:
Transportation/Bus Monitor

Date Posted:
5/15/2026

Location:
Edmonson Co. Bus Garage

Date Available:
08/03/2026

Closing Date:
Open until filled

TITLE: BUS MONITOR

PRIMARY SUPERVISOR: SUPERVISOR OF MAINTENANCE & TRANSPORTATION

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Shall have a working knowledge of computers.
2. Shall have demonstrated people skills to indicate ability to function in a team oriented environment.
3. Shall have a high school diploma or GED Certificate as required by Kentucky law.

JOB GOAL:
To assist bus driver in maintaining discipline while bus is in operation; maintain proper records and documentation; assist students loading, unloading and seating arrangements as required.

GENERAL DUTIES and PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Shall determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.
2. Shall present a positive image of the school to parents, and convey to them the school's genuine concern with the education, growth and development of each student.
3. Shall seek to establish friendly and cooperative partnerships between home and school.
4. Shall work to develop a positive public relationship between the school district and the community.
5. Shall carry out assignments in a timely manner without undue checking.
6. Shall react positively to directives.
7. Shall have a willingness to cooperate with the superintendent, district administrators, principals and staff.
8. Shall maintain the confidentiality, both verbally and in written form, of each student's educational records.
9. Shall strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
10. Shall take necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
11. Shall adhere to School Board of Education Policies and Procedures.

SPECIFIC DUTIES and PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Shall assist the bus driver in maintaining discipline on school bus.
2. Shall monitor and assist students while bus is in operation.
3. Shall consult with and assist bus driver in documentation of student information, record-keeping and completing route surveys.
4. Shall assist driver in assuring seat belts, harnesses and wheel chair clamps are secured as required.

1. Shall assist parents and school personnel with safe loading and unloading of students.
2. Shall coordinate seating of pre-kindergarten students as required by State Transportation Guidelines.
3. Shall communicate with classroom aides, teachers, principals, and parents concerning student background, medical problems and behavior as appropriate.
4. Shall maintain current knowledge of Emergency Evacuation procedures.
5. Shall assist special needs students on and off the bus and escort children across street upon return home.
6. Shall lift children as required.
7. Shall assure responsible adult meets students leaving the bus.
8. Shall attend in-service meetings and training courses as assigned.
9. Shall participate in annual up-date training as it relates to the position.
10. Shall assist exceptional children on and off the bus and escort children across street upon return home.
11. Shall lift child as required.
12. Shall assure responsible adult meets students leaving the bus.
13. Shall operate equipment, including, wheelchairs, tie-downs, seat belts, harnesses mechanical lift and other adaptive equipment as necessary.
14. Shall assist driver in assuring seat belts, harnesses and wheel chair clamps are secured as required.
15. Shall assist parents and school personnel with safe loading and unloading of students.
16. Shall coordinate seating of exceptional students as required by State Transportation Guidelines.
17. Shall consult with and assist bus driver in documentation of student information, record-keeping and completing route surveys.
18. Shall attend in-service meetings and training courses as assigned.
19. Shall monitor and assist students while bus is in operation.
20. Shall maintain current knowledge of Emergency Evacuation procedures.
21. Shall communicate with classroom aides, teachers, principals, and parents concerning student background medical problems and behavior as appropriate.
22. Shall perform any other duties related to the position as assigned by the supervisor.
23. Shall perform any other duties related to the position as assigned by the supervisor.