Bus Monitor

Manor Independent School District; Manor (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Manor Independent School District is seeking a Bus Monitor to support the driver in transporting students with disabilities safely and calmly. You will assist with loading, supervising boarding and disembarking, and helping students follow rules while on the bus.

Responsibilities include supervising student behavior, communicating with teachers and parents, and ensuring safety procedures are followed. This is a full-time position with variable hours and emphasis on safety and care.

Qualifications

• Ability to work well with children with disabilities
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to manage student behavior
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Knowledge of student discipline procedure
• Ability to operate safety equipment and adaptive equipment

Responsibilities

• Lift and carry students with disabilities on and off the bus according to their individual needs.
• Supervise students as they board and leave bus and cross the street.
• Learn and adapt to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
• Manage student behavior and report student discipline problems to appropriate administrators.
• Communicate with teachers and parents on a daily basis regarding student behavior while on the bus.
• Become familiar with and follow procedures established by transportation and special education offices.
• Help the driver keep the bus clean.
• Work irregular hours as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Disability awareness

Student management

Follow instructions

Discipline knowledge

Safety equipment use

Job description

Bus Monitor

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Job Details

Job ID: 5939515

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 24, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Primary Purpose:

Ride buses and help driver ensure safe and orderly transportation of students with disabilities.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Not Specified

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to work well with children with disabilities
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to manage student behavior
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Knowledge of student discipline procedure
• Ability to operate safety equipment and adaptive equipment

Experience:

None required

Essential Job Functions:

Student Management

• Lift and carry students with disabilities on and off the bus according to their individual needs.
• Supervise students as they board and leave bus and cross the street.
• Learn and adapt to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
• Manage student behavior and report student discipline problems to appropriate administrators.
• Communicate with teachers and parents on a daily basis regarding student behavior while on the bus.

Routes and Schedules

• Become familiar with all routes to and from school campus to be of assistance to driver.
• Maintain an updated route schedule.

Safety

• Supervise use of seat belts, harnesses, or car seats by students (if applicable).
• Follow emergency procedures and help driver administer first aid, if necessary.
• Operate equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Follow established procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting, assisting students, etc.

Other

• Become familiar with and follow procedures established by transportation and special education offices. (if applicable)
• Help the driver keep the bus clean.
• Work irregular hours as needed.
• Perform other duties as required by supervisor.

Professional Conduct:

• Maintain professional interactions with staff, parents, community and visitors.
• Demonstrate the ability to remain calm and withstand pressures.
• Demonstrate flexibility to change in routine and adapt quickly to changing situations.
• Demonstrates respect, courteous to peers and visitors and assists fellow workers willingly.
• Demonstrates principles of the Manor ISD People Experience.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Equipment Used:

Wheelchair lifts, ramps, locks, and special needs adaptive equipment (if applicable)

Working Conditions

The working conditions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

Mental Demands:

Maintain emotional control under stress

Work with frequent interruptions

Physical Demands:

Lifting (45 pounds and over)

Carrying (45 pounds and over)

Sitting

Standing

Bending/Stooping

Kneeling

Pushing/Pulling

Repetitive hand motions

Keyboarding/mouse

Speaking clearly

Hearing

Environmental Factors:

Work inside/outside

Work around machinery with moving parts

Exposure to electrical hazards

Exposure to temperature extremes

Exposure to humidity extremes

Exposure to biological hazards

Exposure to chemical hazards

Work on slippery surfaces

Work prolonged or irregular hours

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $17.05 to $24.53 Per Hour

Contact Information

• Mickey Priddy , Director of Transportation
• Transportation
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: Mickey.Priddy @manorisd.net