Bus Monitor

Elma-School-District; Elma (WA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave (12 days)

Personal leave (2 days)

DRS retirement system

Deferred compensation program

Paid family leave

Insurance: medical, dental, vision,基本終

Job summary

The Elma School District is seeking a School Bus Monitor to ensure the safety and well-being of students during transportation to and from school. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, plus the ability to work independently or as part of a team and maintain strict attention to detail.

Responsibilities include assisting students, handling varied behavioral needs, and ensuring safety protocols on routes; background clearance is required and potential first aid duties may be involved.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• WSP/FBI background clearance (fee paid by the employee).
• Experience in a similar role preferred but not required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Physical ability to stand, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Regular attendance is an essential function of this position.
• The safety and health of students and others is an essential function of this position.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with students, parents, district staff members, and concerned people; may include sign language.
• Handle students with behavior and medical conditions of all kinds.
• Adjust to varying conditions on route and scheduling changes.
• Cooperate with school staff and parents for students’ well-being and progress.
• Attend any required training for handicapped students when needed.
• May be required to physically carry students on and off the bus.
• Provide first aid or medical support as needed; may require wheelchair lifting and securing.

Skills

Sign language

Independent work

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Elma School District is accepting applications for the following classified position:
2026-2027
Elma School District
School Bus Monitor

Date Posted: 10-14-2026

Category: Classified

EESP 2025-2026 Salary Schedule Rate Range

• $25.23 - $28.98 per hour
• Will be updated per EESP CBA Salary Schedule 2026-2027

Assignment

• Olympic Academy Route
• Mon – Fri; 6 hours per day

Benefits

• Twelve (12) Days Sick Leave per school year
• Two (2) Personal Leave Days with pay per year
• Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS)
• DCP- Deferred Compensation Program
• Washington Paid Family Medical Leave
• Medical; Dental; Vision; Basic Life; AD&D; LTD Insurance; FSA and DCAP

Summary

The Bus Monitor will be responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of students during their transportation to and from school.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• WSP/FBI fingerprint background clearance (fee paid by the employee)
• Previous experience in a similar role preferred but not required
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
• Physical ability to stand, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds
• Regular attendance is an essential function of this position
• The safety and health of students and others is an essential function of this position

Responsibilities

• Ability to communicate with students, parents, district staff members, and concerned people. This may include sign language. If the applicant does not possess these capabilities they may be required to obtain them
• Must show ability to handle students with behavior and medical conditions of all kinds
• Flexible approach to dealing with a wide variety of student conditions associated with handicaps and display sensitivity toward student special needs
• Willingness to adjust to varying conditions on route (scheduling changes, altered dismissal time, destination changes, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with school staff and parents for the well-being and progress of students
• In addition to state required training, special needs monitors may be required to attend additional training classes related to handicapped students
• May be required to physically carry students on and off the bus
• Additional first aid and medical training may be required in some cases where a medically fragile child is concerned
• Must be able to operate wheelchair lift and properly secure wheelchairs
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned

The Elma School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Students, families and other stakeholders are notified the district does not discriminate based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, veteran or military status, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal in any programs or activities, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

Designated to handle inquiries about nondiscrimination policies are:

504 Section Coordinator: Kathleen Gallagher, [e-mail]

Title IX Officer: Dr. Christopher R. Nesmith, [e-mail]

El Distrito Escolar de Elma es un Empleador con Igualdad de Oportunidades.

Se les notifica a los estudiantes, familias y otras partes interesadas que el distrito no discrimina por motivos de sexo, raza, credo, religión, color, edad, origen nacional, orientación sexual, expresión o identidad de género, estado de veterano o militar, discapacidad, o el uso de un perro guía entrenado o animal de servicio en ninguno de sus programas o actividades, y ofrece igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados.

Las personas designadas para atender consultas sobre las políticas de no discriminación son:

Coordinadora de la Sección 504: Kathleen Gallagher, [e-mail]

Oficial de Title IX: Dr. Christopher R. Nesmith, [e-mail]