Districtwide Bus Monitor (6 hours) for the 2026-2027 school year

Districtwide Bus Monitor (6 hours) for the 2026-2027 school year Fayette County Public Schools - 3.9 Lexington, KY Job Details Full-time $16.33 - $24.54 an hour 2 days ago Qualifications Passenger loading and unloading procedures High school diploma or GED Child emergency evacuation Full Job Description Fayette County Public Schools, KY

JOB DESCRIPTION

- Bus Monitor To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description.

Bus Monitor Job Class Code:

7942

Position Type:

Hourly Job Type:

Classified Pay Grade • : G 01 (•salary calculations are based on verified education and related experience levels)

Reports To:

Superintendent's Designee Supervises:

N/A Work Calendar Name:

Bus Drivers/Bus Monitors Days in work calendar: 183 JOB SUMMARY Assist school bus driver in maintaining discipline while the bus is in operation; maintain proper records and documentation; assist student loading, unloading, and seating arrangements as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Assist the bus driver in maintaining discipline on the school bus; monitor and assist students while the 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 wheelchair 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 the 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. Demonstrates the ability to communicate in more than one language or the willingness to learn to communicate in more than one language at the novice level of proficiency. Performs other duties as assigned. Maintains regular attendance.

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. Must be able to lift heavy objects (minimum 50 lbs.)

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Certificate Licenses or Certifications:

N/A Special Requirements:

N/A PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking. Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing. Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations. Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching. Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull medium weights, one third of your body weight, not to exceed 50 pounds. Requires activities involving being around moving machinery, exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity, and exposure to dust, fumes and gases.

Job Description Creation Date:

01/1999

Revision Dates:

11/2012 07/2011 07/2012 05/2015 The Fayette County Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Superintendent shall adhere to a policy of equal employment opportunity in all personnel matters. No person shall be subjected to discrimination in regard to employment, retention, promotion, demotion, transfer or dismissal because of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), genetic information, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, age or disabling condition or limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. Please see the salary schedule here. A Salary Estimator is available here