Substitute Bus Monitor: 2025-2026

Franklin County Public Schools • Frankfort, KY

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About The Position

The Bus Monitor assists the school bus driver in maintaining discipline while the bus is in operation. This role involves maintaining proper records and documentation, as well as assisting with student loading, unloading, and seating arrangements as required.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Assists the bus driver in maintaining discipline on the school bus.
• Monitors and assists students while the bus is in operation.
• Maintains proper seating arrangements.
• Consults with and assists the bus driver in documentation of student information, record-keeping, and completing route surveys.
• Assists the driver in assuring seat belts, harnesses, and wheelchair 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 and assists the driver in emergency situations.
• Operates lift system, assists handicapped children on and off the bus, and escorts children across the street upon return home.
• Lifts children as required and assures a responsible adult meets students leaving the bus.
• Attends in-service meetings and training courses as assigned.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED