Bus Monitor - District Transportation

Darlington County School District; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Darlington County School District is seeking a Part Time Bus Monitor for the 2026-2027 school year. You will assist the bus driver with boarding, exiting, and maintaining student safety on routes.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a satisfactory SLED background check, and passing drug screening and TB test. You will help enforce safety protocols and support students, including those with special needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Satisfactory SLED background check.
• Clear drug screening and TB test.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Responsibilities

• Reports to the bus driver while on the bus.
• Ensures passengers observe all safety regulations for school buses.
• Maintains discipline on the bus.
• Assists driver in keeping the bus clean.
• Maintains attentiveness to surroundings and student behavior at all times.
• Provides appropriate assistance to special needs students as required.
• Engages students in educational or group participation activities during the ride.
• Maintains communication with parents as needed.
• Coordinates special needs of each child with parents, driver, and teachers.
• Enforces regulations against tobacco usage and eating on the bus.
• Assists substitute drivers in properly running the route.
• Does not touch students unless assisting with their care.
• Sits behind the last child or in the middle of a loaded bus.
• Maintains polite and professional demeanor in all situations.
• Attends all safety meetings.
• Remains awake and alert at all times.
• Complies with discipline policies set by the district.
• Participates in on-site training sessions.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Policy awareness

Vision requirements

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Frequent repetitive hand, arm, or finger motions.

Part Time Bus Monitor

Salary: $12.54 per hour (Salary and work year to be determined by the Board)

Available: 2026-2027 School Year

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Education And Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Satisfactory SLED background check required
• Clear drug screening and TB test

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Responsible To

Director of Transportation / Area Supervisor

Job Goal

Under general supervision, to assist the bus driver in the safe and orderly transportation of students by helping them board and exit the bus, enforcing safety protocols such as seatbelt use and securing wheelchairs, and maintaining student discipline throughout the route.

Performance Responsibilities

• Reports to the bus driver while on the bus.
• Ensures passengers observe all safety regulations for school buses.
• Maintains discipline on the bus.
• Assists driver in keeping the bus clean.
• Maintains attentiveness to surroundings and student behavior at all times.
• Provides appropriate assistance to special needs students as required.
• Engages students in educational or group participation activities during the ride.
• Maintains communication with parents as needed.
• Coordinates special needs of each child with parents, driver, and teachers.
• Enforces regulations against tobacco usage and eating on the bus.
• Assists substitute drivers in properly running the route.
• Does not touch students unless assisting with their care.
• Sits behind the last child or in the middle of a loaded bus.
• Maintains polite and professional demeanor in all situations.
• Assists driver when making a turn-around.
• Attends all safety meetings.
• Remains awake and alert at all times.
• Complies with discipline policies set by the district.
• Participates in on-site training sessions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Other Skills And Abilities

• Work in a friendly manner with co-workers and students.
• Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board policies.
• Specific vision requirements include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently required to sit; occasionally required to walk or stand.
• Frequent bending or twisting at the neck and torso.
• Frequent repetitive hand, arm, or finger motions.
• Frequent use of hand strength to grasp tools.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds (e.g., assisting students).
• Works in a frequently loud environment requiring raised voice communication.

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as required

Requirements

• Certified Employment Application
• Three (3) Classified Employment References (Included in Application)
• Résumé
• Copy of high school diploma / equivalent or college degree(s)