Student Transport Aide: Bus Monitor

Bus Monitor - General, Preschool, or Exception Children

Job : 5472423
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Dec 16, 2025 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Type: Full-Time
Job Categories: Support Staff >
Transportation

Reports to: Director of Transportation and/or Superintendent/Designee

• Job Goal:
  Assist bus driver in ensuring the safe transportation of children.
• Basic Function:
  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.

• Assist children on and off the bus and escort them across streets upon return home; lift children as required; ensure responsible adults accompany students leaving the bus.
• Assist parents and school personnel with safe loading and unloading of students; coordinate seating of students as required by State Transportation Guidelines.
• Consult with and assist bus driver in documentation of student information, record keeping, and other required documentation.
• Attend meetings and training courses as assigned.
• Monitor and assist students while the bus is in operation; communicate with classroom assistants, teachers, principals, and parents concerning students’ background, medical problems, and behavior.
• Provide and perform student health services as directed by Supervisor after receiving appropriate training as required by law.
• Perform other tasks and responsibilities assigned by the Director of Transportation or Superintendent.

• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull light objects up to 25 lbs.
• Use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulation.
• Meet and maintain all required certifications.
• Work performed while standing, sitting, and/or walking.
• Effective communication using speech, vision, written language, and hearing.

Reports to: Director of Transportation

• Job Goal:
  Assist bus driver in ensuring the safe transportation of exceptional children.
• Basic Function:
  Ride a school bus for exceptional children and assist school bus driver in maintaining discipline while the bus is in operation; operate mechanical lift.

• Assist exceptional children on and off the bus and escort them across streets upon return home; lift children as required; ensure responsible adults accompany students leaving the bus.
• Operate equipment, including wheelchairs, tie‑downs, seat belts, harnesses, mechanical lift, and other adaptive equipment as necessary.
• Assist 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 exceptional students as required by State Transportation Guidelines.
• Coordinate communication between field drivers’ monitor office and mechanical staff.
• Consult with and assist bus driver in documentation of student information, record keeping, and completing route surveys.
• Attend meetings and training courses as assigned.
• Monitor and assist students while bus is in operation; communicate with classroom aides, teachers, principals, and parents concerning students’ background, medical problems, and behavior.
• Provide and perform student health services as directed by Supervisor after receiving appropriate training as required by law.
• Perform other tasks and responsibilities assigned by the Director of Transportation or Superintendent.

• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull light objects up to 25 lbs.
• Use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulation.
• Meet and maintain all required certifications.
• Work performed while standing, sitting, and/or walking.
• Effective communication using speech, vision, written…