Employment Opportunities

REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate, or willing to pursue a high school equivalency diploma as required by Kentucky law and one year experience in the operation of a motor vehicle.  Must pass a driving record check.

All new bus drivers in BGISD are hired first as substitute bus monitors and paid throughout their training ($15 per hour). Upon earning the CDL, drivers are paid as either substitute or full time drivers. 

New drivers, hired without the CDL and endorsements, will train for 6 to 8 weeks after the background check, drug test, and physical are completed. 

New employees with the CDL and endorsements will spend approximately two weeks completing the Kentucky school bus driver curriculum, introductions to BGISD-specific procedures, plus training with a BGISD trainer. 

Hourly Pay Rates:

• Drivers with 0 to 4 years experience will be paid $20 per hour for school day routes (four hours per day).

• Drivers with 5 to 9 years experience will be paid $22.50 per hour for school day routes (four hours per day).

• Drivers with 10 or more years experience will be paid $25 per hour for school day routes (four hours per day).

• Extra duty assignments including field trips, athletic events, etc. are paid at a rate of $17.48 - $20.19 per hour.

For more information, contact Tobitha Bray in the Personnel Office at 270-746-2200.

REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or willing to pursue a high school equivalency diploma as required by Kentucky law and one year experience in cooking and baking food in large quantities.

Most Child Nutrition workers in BGISD are hired first as substitutes before advancing to full time.  Training is received on-the-job and through an online training portal.  

Breakfast and lunch are provided daily for all Child Nutrition employees, and full time employees are provided with uniforms that include shirts, pants, and shoes.  

Wages are $15-$17.85 per hour

All schools have opportunities for advancement as Assistant Cafeteria Managers and Cafeteria Managers.

For more information, contact Tobitha Bray in the Personnel Office at 270-746-2200.

Requirements: High school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate, or willing to pursue a high school equivalency diploma as required by Kentucky law.

Custodians play an important role in BGISD by cleaning and maintaining the physical school environment. These individuals help create a safe, healthy, and conducive atmosphere for learning, and ensure the safety by addressing potential hazards, maintaining equipment, and adhering to health and safety protocols. 

Training for custodians is provided by the BGISD Maintenance Department.

Hourly Pay Rate starts between $15- $17.78

For more information, contact Tobitha Bray in the Personnel Office at 270-746-2200.

Requirements: 48 college hours, OR high school diploma and successful completion of the Kentucky Paraeducator Assessment (KPA)

Instructional assistants play an important role in our school district, offering support that enhances learning for all students. Instructional assistants may help provide one-on-one or small group support for students who need more personalized attention. Instructional assistants may also assist with the classroom learning environment, helping with routines, organizing materials and transitioning between activities. 

Placement and training of instructional assistants are role-specific, including positions in kindergarten and preschool classrooms, or with the Special Education Department.

Hourly Pay Rate starts between $15.96-$18.50

For more information, contact Tobitha Bray in the Personnel Office at 270-746-2200.

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Bilingual skills in English and Spanish, Swahili, or Pashto

• High school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or willing to pursue a high school equivalency diploma as required by Kentucky law.

Cultural Liaisons assist in classrooms at Teranga Academy and other Bowling Green Independent Schools. They provide tutoring for students and translation services for families, helping them be a part of the school community.  

Training is provided.

HOURS: 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM.  

 $16.28 per hour for 200 days per year

Additional opportunities are available for translating at school events.

For more information, contact Tobitha Bray at 270-746-2200.

Requirements: Teacher Certification OR 64 College Hours and a 2.5 GPA OR Bachelor’s Degree

Substitute teachers are important to our school district, stepping in when classroom teachers and staff are unavailable due to illness, professional development, or other reasons. Substitute teachers ensure that students continue to receive instruction, guidance, and support.

BGISD utilizes a program called ReadySub for teachers to report their absences and contact substitutes for scheduling. Individuals must complete the district’s Substitute Teacher Orientation before they are added to the ReadySub call list.

Substitutes with current teaching certification are paid based on their rank, between $105-$113 per day. Retired teachers are paid $139 per day. Substitute teachers with emergency certification are paid $94 per day.  Long-term substitute teachers are paid the daily rate from the certified salary scale if they are KY teacher certified.  Long-term substitute teachers that do not hold a KY teaching certificate are paid the daily rate of Rank IV pay which is $179.74. 

For more information, contact Tobitha Bray in the Personnel Office at 270-746-2200.