Part-Time Bus Monitor

About the role

The Bus Monitor is responsible for ensuring the safety, well-being, and orderly conduct of students while they are being transported to and from school and school-related activities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students on the school bus to promote safe and appropriate behavior.
• Aid students during boarding and exiting procedures, ensuring student safety at all times.
• Maintain order and enforce school and transportation rules while on the bus.
• Monitor student conduct and address minor behavioral concerns in accordance with school policies and procedures.
• Report disciplinary issues, safety concerns, accidents, injuries, or incidents to the bus driver and appropriate school personnel.
• Communicate with parents and guardians regarding bus pick up and drop off, at times making phone calls.
• Wait with students until the final student is released to their guardian.
• Assist younger students and students with special needs as required.
• Ensure students remain seated and follow safety procedures during transportation.
• Support emergency evacuation procedures and participate in required safety drills.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with students, parents, bus drivers, and school staff.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student information.
• Attend required training, meetings, and professional development sessions as assigned.
• Aid in creating a welcoming and positive environment for all students.
• Resolve routine communication problems or incident reports with families, students, and school officials.
• Demonstrate team work with bus driver daily.
• Support with arrival and dismissal.

Qualifications

• Possess a high school diploma (or equivalent).
• One of the following: Completion of at least two years of college (48 semester units or 90 quarter units), or attainment of an AA (or higher) degree.
• CPR and First Aid certification required.
• Experience working with children in a school, childcare, recreational, or youth-serving environment preferred.
• Ability to effectively supervise and manage student behavior.
• Professional, warm, and collaborative with students, families, and colleagues.
• Ability to remain calm and respond appropriately in emergency situations.
• Ability to work collaboratively with transportation and school staff.