Bus Monitor​/Aide

Overview

This job description is for Frontline Applicant Tracking - Southwest Licking Local School District. The posting provides details about the transportation/bus monitor role and the district’s emphasis on positive relationships and a safe bus environment. This description may include administrative notes and legacy formatting that should be streamlined for clarity.

• Position Type: Transportation/ Bus Monitor
• Date Posted: 4/30/2026
• Location: Transportation Department
• Date Available: 08/13/2026

Job Objective: Monitors/assists students to ensure safe, efficient and courteous transportation services.

NOTE:

Safety is the top priority even if delays disrupt the regular schedule.

• Valid state department of education license/permit as determined at the time of appointment.
• Displays flexibility, reliability, self-discipline and a willingness to take on challenging tasks.
• Embodies high ethical standards/integrity. Accepts responsibility for personal decisions/conduct.
• Maintains a record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) or similar training may be required for some assignments.
• Physical Demands:
  Duties may require providing physical assistance to students.
  
  NOTE:
  
  Blood-borne pathogen/communicable disease, child abuse/neglect, CPR and/or first aid/injury prevention training may be required as a condition of employment.

• Monitors and assists students under guidance of the bus/van driver.
• Assists with passenger loading and unloading. Ensures passengers are seated before the vehicle moves.
  
  NOTE:
  
  The driver and bus monitor/aide work as a team on wheelchair lift vehicles to secure seat belts, wheelchairs and other mobility equipment.
• Communicates rules to students (i.e. expectations and consequences).
• Keeps the bus driver and school personnel informed about behavior concerns.
• Works with staff to identify student assistance strategies most likely to be effective.
• Attends to student concerns discreetly when assistance is requested.
• Provides help as needed when aware of passengers with medical/health considerations.
• Learns proper procedures to assist students during emergency bus evacuations.
• Learns how to operate fire/safety equipment.
• Promptly reports work-related injuries to a supervisor.
• Helps the driver clean up spills or other conditions that may contribute to an accident.
• Protects district property. Implements procedures to prevent the loss of supplies/equipment.

2. Exemplifies professionalism. Fosters goodwill to enhance the district's public image.

• Complies with drug-free workplace rules, board policies and administrative guidelines/procedures.
• Contributes to an effective working environment. Performs all aspects of the job.
• Functions as part of a cohesive team. Develops mutually respectful relationships with co-workers.
• Keeps an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.
• Maintains a professional appearance. Wears work attire appropriate for the position.
• Respects privacy. Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
• Works effectively with minimal supervision. Performs tasks efficiently to meet deadlines.

3. Maintains open/effective communications.

• Provides prompt notification of personal delays or absences.
• Refers policy interpretation questions to an appropriate administrator.
• Seeks clarification when directives are unclear.
• Uses active listening/problem-solving techniques.
• Respects diversity. Resolves issues tactfully.

4. Pursues opportunities to enhance personal performance.

• Keeps current with professional standards associated with work duties.
• Updates personal skills as needed to use task-appropriate technology effectively.

5. Takes precautions to protect student and staff safety. Helps supervisors manage risks.

• Maintains high standards for appropriate conduct. Takes action to address harassment and/or aggressive behavior.
• Complies with administrative directives and federal/state laws when dealing with discrimination, inappropriate behavior, suspected child abuse or neglect.

6. Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.

• Helps implement workplace initiatives that advance…