School Bus Monitor

School Bus Monitor

Ferguson-Florissant School District Transportation – Florissant, Missouri

Location:

FFSD Transportation Depot District‑Wide Routes

Status: 188‑Day Academic Calendar Support Staff Non‑Exempt (FLSA)

School Bus Monitor:
Architect of the Safety Zone – The heart of the ride.

As a School Bus Monitor, you work with the Bus Driver to provide a safe, secure, and positive environment on the bus. Your primary focus is student management—assisting with safe boarding, securing safety restraints for our youngest learners (Head Start/Early Childhood), and proactively managing behavior to reduce driver distractions. You are the “eyes and ears” on the bus floor, ensuring that every student follows safety protocols while feeling supported.

• Mature Professionalism:
  Must be at least 18 years of age with a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• The “Peace‑Maker”:
  Experience defusing confrontational situations, tact, diplomacy, good judgment to handle student and parent interactions with grace.
• Child Development Savvy:
  Genuine knowledge and understanding of school‑age children and their developmental needs.
• Team‑Oriented Mindset:
  Excel at working alongside a driver to keep the route efficient and safe.
• Physical Readiness:
  Able to stand, walk, sit, and reach with ease; able to kneel and crouch to secure safety restraints; occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.

• Safety Stewardship:
  Assist with daily inspections of the passenger area and ensure all Child Safety Restraints (CSR) are in perfect working order and properly secured.
• Climate Management:
  Monitor student behavior to create a calm atmosphere, resolve minor conflicts, and use restorative strategies to keep students engaged and safe.
• Route Expert:
  Maintain deep knowledge of assigned route and specific needs/stops of every student on board.
• Emergency Response:
  Act as a critical leader during evacuation, assisting driver and students to stay calm and move quickly to safety.
• Accurate Reporting:
  Complete necessary Bus Referrals and Incident Reports with clarity and professionalism to keep administrators informed of student progress.

• Full‑time Eligibility (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, & PEERS Retirement).
• Schedule Stabilty:
  Work schedule aligns with student calendar—188‑day work calendar.
• Health & Heart: 100% district‑paid medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Time to Recharge & Recover: 188‑day monitors receive 6 sick days and 3 personal days annually.
• Future Planning:
  Participation in PEERS retirement system and district‑provided Life Insurance.
• A Culture of Belonging:
  Team values culture, diversity, and ethnicity.

• Job
• Final date to receive applications:
  Until Filled
• Posting Date:
  Apr 16, 2026
• Starting Date:
  Immediately
• Position Type:
  Full‑Time
• Salary: $16.52 per hour