Franklin County Public Schools
Bus Monitor: 2025-2026
Franklin County Public Schools, Frankfort, Kentucky, United States, 40601
Location
Franklin County Schools 652 Chamberlin Avenue Frankfort, KY 40601 (502) 695-6700 Job Title
Bus Monitor Reports To
Director of Transportation Salary Schedule / Grade
Classified Salary Schedule, Grade 121 Contracted Days / Hours
182 days, 4.5 hours each Exempt Status
Non Exempt Job Class Code
7942, 7943 Position Classification
Classified 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 school bus. Monitors and assists students while bus is in operation; maintains proper seating arrangements. Consults with and assists bus driver in documentation of student information, record-keeping and completing route surveys. Assists driver in ensuring 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; assists driver in emergency situations. Operates lift system, assists handicapped children on and off the bus and escorts children across street upon return home; lifts children as required; assures responsible adult meets students leaving the bus. Attends in‑service meetings and training courses as assigned. Performs related duties as assigned. 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 and observe 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. Seniority Level
Entry level Employment Type
Full‑time Job Function
Distribution and Supply Chain Industries
Truck Transportation
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Franklin County Schools 652 Chamberlin Avenue Frankfort, KY 40601 (502) 695-6700 Job Title
Bus Monitor Reports To
Director of Transportation Salary Schedule / Grade
Classified Salary Schedule, Grade 121 Contracted Days / Hours
182 days, 4.5 hours each Exempt Status
Non Exempt Job Class Code
7942, 7943 Position Classification
Classified 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 school bus. Monitors and assists students while bus is in operation; maintains proper seating arrangements. Consults with and assists bus driver in documentation of student information, record-keeping and completing route surveys. Assists driver in ensuring 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; assists driver in emergency situations. Operates lift system, assists handicapped children on and off the bus and escorts children across street upon return home; lifts children as required; assures responsible adult meets students leaving the bus. Attends in‑service meetings and training courses as assigned. Performs related duties as assigned. 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 and observe 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. Seniority Level
Entry level Employment Type
Full‑time Job Function
Distribution and Supply Chain Industries
Truck Transportation
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