Bus Monitor

My Southborough; Southborough (MA); Hybrid; USD 27,552,000 - 38,573,000; Part time

Job summary

The Northborough-Southborough Public Schools are seeking a part-time Bus Monitor at Neary Elementary School to support students during before/after school transportation. You will assist with onboarding and offloading, monitor safety, and reinforce prosocial bus behaviors under the direction of the School Principal.

The ideal candidate demonstrates the ability to ensure student health and safety, follow written and oral instructions, and maintain positive relationships with staff, students, and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent GED preferred.
• Ability to provide for the health and safety of students while transporting.
• Ability to read, understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors and the general public.
• Physically be able to meet the demands of the job.
• Acceptable results of a national background check.

Responsibilities

• The Bus Monitor supports a specific student or students while on the bus ride.
• Providing individual support to student(s) whose plans require monitoring;
• Attend any necessary trainings from school staff on student(s) needs and the student(s) bus plan;
• Implement the student(s) individual bus plan(s);
• Should there be a same-day cancellation, the bus monitor would still be compensated;
• Other duties as needed and assigned

Skills

Background check

Reading instructions

Interpersonal skills

Health & safety

Physical ability

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Bus Monitor - Neary Elementary School (part-time before/afterschool)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5059594

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Mar 25, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The Public Schools of Northborough-Southborough

Bus Monitor - Neary Elementary School (part-time)

Before/Afterschool position

Department: Schools

Job Title Bus Monitor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: School Principal

GENERAL DESCRIPTION (1-3 LINES DESCRIBING ROLE):

The Bus Monitor supports students in maintaining a safe environment with onboarding and offloading on the bus as well as assisting students as necessary when needed (before and/or afterschool).

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Acceptable results of a national background check. Qualifications: 1)High School diploma or equivalent GED preferred. 2)Ability to provide for the health and safety of students while transporting. 3)Ability to read, understand and follow oral and written instructions. 4)Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors and the general public. 5)Physically be able to meet the demands of the job. Acceptable results of a national background check.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES (NOT LIMITED TO):

• The Bus Monitor supports a specific student or students while on the bus ride. This could include ensuring safety measures are met and/or monitoring for prosocial bus behaviors.
• Providing individual support to student(s) whose plans require monitoring;
• Attend any necessary trainings from school staff on student(s) needs and the student(s) bus plan;
• Implement the student(s) individual bus plan(s);
• Should there be a same-day cancellation, the bus monitor would still be compensated;
• Other duties as needed and assigned

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work Environment: Work is performed in both school and home environments

Physical Requirements:

• Must be physically able to respond (e.g. push, pull, or carry at least 25 lbs) to students who are physically unsafe and use physical restraints as part of a de‑escalation process.
• Must be able to physically respond to students who have special needs.
• Must be able to physically maintain a safe environment.
• Must be able to travel between multiple school and home locations

The physical demands described here 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.

Date Updated: September 2021

Northborough-Southborough Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Northborough-Southborough Public Schools ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other class as protected by law. The Northborough-Southborough Public School places a high value on the recruitment of diverse staff. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact the district human resources office.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $20 to $28 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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