Bus Monitor

Overview

Mahomet-Seymour CUSD #3 is seeking dependable and student-centered School Bus Monitors to help provide a safe and positive transportation experience for students. The Bus Monitor assists the bus driver by supervising student behavior, ensuring student safety during loading, unloading, and transportation, and supporting students with special needs as required. Route times are 6:30 a.m.

- 8:45 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

- 4:30 p.m., with an as needed mid-day Pre-K route that runs from 10:30 a.m.

- 12:30 p.m. The Bus Monitor position typically works 25 hours per week with opportunities to pick up additional hours if desired.

• Supervise students while riding the school bus and maintain appropriate behavior.
• Assist students as they board and exit the bus safely.
• Help secure wheelchairs, safety vests, and other student safety equipment as needed.
• Provide assistance to students with disabilities or special needs in accordance with district procedures.
• Communicate concerns regarding student behavior or safety to the bus driver and Transportation Director.
• Assist with emergency evacuation procedures when necessary.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding students and families.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred, further education in a related field is a plus.
• Ability to work effectively with students of all ages.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm and respond appropriately in emergency situations.
• Ability to meet all district and state requirements for school transportation personnel, including passing all required background checks and a Bus Monitor Physical.

The starting rate for the  school year is $15.71 per hour with IMRF (this is subject to change based on our new negotiated collective bargaining agreement). Appendix X of the existing MSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement is attached (our existing 4-year collective bargaining agreement expired at the end of the  school year and we will be negotiating a new agreement that will begin with the  school year).

Full-time employees working over 30 hours per week, will also be eligible for insurance benefits (summary of 2026 Employee Benefits is also attached).

Applicants must apply online ometseymour.org, (Menu / District Information / Employment).

For More Information Contact:
Mark Varner, Director of Transportation
Mahomet-Seymour Transportation Department
302 N. Division
Mahomet, IL 61853
Phone:
Email: mvarner.il.us