Bus Monitor

Openings as of 5/29/2026

Bus Monitor

• Position Type:
  Transportation/ Bus Monitor
• Date Posted: 7/23/2019
• Location:
  
  Service Center

Ride buses and help driver ensure safe and orderly transportation of students with disabilities.

• Lift and carry students with disabilities on and off the bus according to their individual needs.
• Supervise students as they board and leave bus and cross street.
• Take children into building and help them find their way.
• Learn and adapt to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
• Manage student behavior and report student discipline problems to appropriate administrator.
• Communicate with teachers and parents on a daily basis regarding student behavior while on bus.

• Become familiar with all routes to and from school campus to be of assistance to driver.
• Maintain an updated route schedule.

• Supervise use of seat belts, harnesses, or car seats by students.
• Follow emergency procedures and help driver administer first aid, if necessary.
• Operate equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Follow established procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting, assisting students, etc.

• Become familiar with and follow procedures established by transportation and special education offices.
• Help driver keep bus clean.
• Work irregular hours as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Equipment Used:
Wheelchair lift, ramp, lock, and special needs adaptive equipment.

Working Conditions:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent walking, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling; moderate lifting and carrying. Work outside and inside; work around vehicles and machinery with moving parts; moderate exposure to extreme temperatures and vehicle fumes.

Not specified

• Ability to follow verbal instructions and communicate effectively.
• Ability to operate safety equipment and adaptive equipment.
• Ability to work well with children with disabilities.