Franklin County Public Schools
Bus Monitor: 2025-2026
Franklin County Public Schools, Frankfort, Kentucky, United States, 40601
Franklin County Schools
652 Chamberlin Avenue
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6700
Job Title Bus Monitor
Reporting to Director of Transportation
Salary Schedule / Grade Classified Salary Schedule, Grade 121
Contracted Days / Hours 182 days 4.5 hours per day
Exempt Status Non Exempt
Job Class Code 7942, 7943
Position Classification Classified
Date Approved —
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.
Performance Responsibilities
Assist the bus driver in maintaining discipline on the school bus; monitor and assist students while the bus is in operation; maintain proper seating arrangements.
Consult with and assist the bus driver in documentation of student information, record‑keeping and completing route surveys.
Assist the driver in ensuring 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 driver in emergency situations.
Operate lift system, 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
Safe practices concerning school bus transportation.
Basic record‑keeping techniques.
Applicable sections of the KAR and other applicable laws.
Health and safety regulations.
Abilities
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.
Minimum Qualifications Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, GED certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a GED as required by Kentucky law.
Terms of Employment Salary and work year to be established by the board of education.
Evaluation Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of board policy for classified personnel.
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Job Title Bus Monitor
Reporting to Director of Transportation
Salary Schedule / Grade Classified Salary Schedule, Grade 121
Contracted Days / Hours 182 days 4.5 hours per day
Exempt Status Non Exempt
Job Class Code 7942, 7943
Position Classification Classified
Date Approved —
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.
Performance Responsibilities
Assist the bus driver in maintaining discipline on the school bus; monitor and assist students while the bus is in operation; maintain proper seating arrangements.
Consult with and assist the bus driver in documentation of student information, record‑keeping and completing route surveys.
Assist the driver in ensuring 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 driver in emergency situations.
Operate lift system, 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
Safe practices concerning school bus transportation.
Basic record‑keeping techniques.
Applicable sections of the KAR and other applicable laws.
Health and safety regulations.
Abilities
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.
Minimum Qualifications Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, GED certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a GED as required by Kentucky law.
Terms of Employment Salary and work year to be established by the board of education.
Evaluation Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of board policy for classified personnel.
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