Bus Monitor

Dickson County Schools; Dickson (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Dickson County Schools in Dickson, TN is seeking a Bus Monitor to support Transportation staff. The role involves assisting students during boarding and exiting school buses, monitoring behavior, and ensuring safety during transport.

You will work 4–5 hours per day on a 10‑month schedule with a 200‑day contract, with the expectation of punctuality, cooperative attitude, and adherence to safety protocols. A valid driver’s license and CPR/First Aid training are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Ability to report for work on time and perform job duties.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills with employees and the public.
• Good judgment while performing job‑related tasks.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Pre‑employment and random drug testing.
• Background check: TBI/FBI/DCS.
• CPR and First Aid training.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in boarding and exiting buses.
• Ensure students are secured in seatbelts/harnesses or wheelchairs.
• Report medical problems to the bus driver.
• Monitor and control student behavior on the bus.
• Assist in maintaining discipline and safety.
• Write legibly for documentation.
• Walk on uneven terrain such as bus in motion.
• Learn the bus route and inform substitute drivers.
• Assist in emergency evacuations if needed.
• Maintain student report sheets and submit on time.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Punctuality

Safety awareness

Communication with public

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Bus Monitor

Reports To: Director of Transportation

Department/School: Transportation

Employment: 200 Day Contract

Calendar: 10 Months / 200 Days

Salary Grade: 9 (Classified scale)

Date Revised: 8/26/2025

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions
• Ability to report for work on time and perform job duties
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills with employees and the public
• Good judgment while performing job‑related tasks
• Valid driver’s license
• Pre‑employment and random drug testing
• Background check: TBI/FBI/DCS
• CPR and First Aid training

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Assists in monitoring students during transportation to/from school, ensuring a safe and orderly environment. Ability to drive to various locations for daily assignments.

Terms of Employment

Part‑time position; work 10 months and on days when children attend school; no benefits; hourly rate set by the Board of Education.

Definition

The bus attendant assists regular education, special education, and pre‑school students in boarding and exiting school buses, providing safety during transport. Work 5 days a week, 4‑5 hours per day depending on route duration. Reports directly to the Transportation Director. Requires a happy, helpful attitude; punctuality; cooperativeness with the bus driver; protection of confidentiality; appropriate grammar; support safety and self‑esteem. Experience with regular and special‑needs children is helpful but not required. Physical examination and TB skin test required. Universal precautions for exposure to bodily fluids.

Equipment and Job Location

The employee works on school bus routes and may be exposed to extreme temperatures, inclement weather, and bodily fluids requiring universal precautions.

Performance Responsibilities and Essential Functions

1. Assist students in boarding and exiting buses.
2. Ensure students are secured in seatbelts/harnesses or wheelchairs.
3. Report medical problems to the bus driver.
4. Monitor and control student behavior on the bus.
5. Assist in maintaining discipline and safety.
6. Write legibly for documentation.
7. Walk on uneven terrain such as bus in motion.
8. Lifting and carrying 40–60 pounds; bend, stoop, walk, reach overhead.
9. Pushing, pulling, squatting, twisting, turning as needed.
10. Learn the bus route and inform substitute drivers.
11. Assist in emergency evacuations if needed.
12. Maintain student report sheets and submit on time.
13. Submit timesheets and reports timely.
14. Attend all required in‑services.
15. Receive training to care for students with special needs.
16. Travel to bus driver’s location or home to meet bus and arrive on time.
17. Perform other duties as assigned.
18. Sit in rear seat to monitor all students.
19. Cell phones not permitted on buses except in emergencies.
20. Call Transportation for substitute as soon as possible if needed.

Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors

Work involves frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress. Physical demands include: prolonged sitting; bending, stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting; frequent walking and reaching; heavy lifting (45+ lbs). Environmental factors: exposure to sun, heat, cold, inclement weather, noise, vehicle fumes; biological hazards; irregular or prolonged hours.

Tools / Equipment Used

• Specialized and adaptive equipment for students.

Notes

The duties outlined are typical for this position; omissions do not exclude related responsibilities.

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.