Bus Monitor

Ball-Chatham School District; Chatham (IL); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Job summary

Ball-Chatham School District is hiring part-time Bus Monitors for the 2026-2027 school year to support student safety on transportation routes. The role focuses on supervising riders, enforcing bus rules, and assisting students as needed during trips.

Starting wage is $15.00 per hour, non-exempt, with a focus on reliability, teamwork, and effective communication with students and bus staff. Candidates must pass background checks and meet the posted qualifications.

Qualifications

• Reading and understanding instructions and communicating effectively with students.
• Ability to apply common sense in carrying out instructions.
• Ability to exercise appropriate disciplinary techniques.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students on the bus to ensure safety.
• Enforce bus rules and assist students as needed.

Skills

Reading & comprehension

Communication

Disciplinary techniques

Behavior modification

Teamwork

Physical requirements

Assist disabled students

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Join Our Team as a Part-Time Bus Monitor at Ball-Chatham School District!

Ball-Chatham School District is seeking multiple Part-Time Bus Monitors for the 2026-2027 school year. If you are passionate about supporting students and ensuring a safe, efficient environment on the school bus, we want to hear from you!

Starting Wage & FLSA Status

• $15.00 per hour & Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be 18+ years of age
• Ability to pass a fingerprint criminal and DCFS background check

Special Knowledge, Skills, And Requirements

• Ability to read and understand instructions and communicate effectively with students
• Ability to apply common sense understanding in carrying out instructions
• Ability to exercise appropriate disciplinary techniques
• Ability to be trained in and apply behavior modification techniques
• Ability to work as part of a team and serve as a role model for students
• Regularly required to talk, hear, walk, sit, and use hands
• Frequently required to assist physically challenged students

To Be Considered For This Position, You Must

• Maintain the qualifications and licensure outlined in the job description.
• Complete and submit the ONLINE application
• Pass a background check/fingerprinting.

Job Description

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. This job description reflects the general requirements necessary to perform the job identified. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO STATEMENT Ball-Chatham provides equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of their race; color; creed; religion; national origin; sex; sexual orientation; age; ancestry; marital status; arrest record; military status; order of protection status; unfavorable military discharge; citizenship status provided the individual is authorized to work in the United States; use of lawful products while not at work; being a victim of domestic or sexual violence, or gender violence; genetic information; physical or mental handicap or disability, if otherwise able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; credit history, unless a satisfactory credit history is an established bona fide occupational requirement of a particular position; or other legally protected categories.