Bus Monitor

Bethlehem Area School District; United States; On-site; USD 28,929 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

Bethlehem Area School District is seeking dependable and safety-focused Bus Monitors to assist with the safe transportation of students to and from school. There are 8 vacancies available. This part-time position is approximately 29 hours per week and includes paid required training prior to beginning the assignment.

Bus Monitors work alongside bus drivers to help maintain a safe, respectful, and orderly environment for all students during transportation. Rate: $21.22 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to work effectively with students and maintain a safe environment.
• Dependable, patient, and able to follow safety procedures.
• Ability to complete required paid training prior to beginning employment.

Responsibilities

• Assists the bus driver in safely transporting students to and from school.
• Monitors student conduct on the bus or van to maintain a safe and appropriate environment.
• Based on a student's individual needs, may assist students with boarding and exiting the bus and securing safety equipment.
• Communicates with the bus driver and appropriate staff regarding student needs or concerns.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Student supervision

Safety procedures

Patience

Training readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Position Type: Transportation/ Bus Monitor
• Date Posted: 7/22/2026
• Location: Transportation

Bethlehem Area School District is seeking dependable and safety-focused Bus Monitors to assist with the safe transportation of students to and from school. There are 8 vacancies available. This part‑time position is approximately 29 hours per week and includes paid required training prior to beginning the assignment. Bus Monitors work alongside bus drivers to help maintain a safe, respectful, and orderly environment for all students during transportation.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists the bus driver in safely transporting students to and from school
• Monitors student conduct on the bus or van to maintain a safe and appropriate environment
• Based on a student's individual needs, may assist students with boarding and exiting the bus and securing safety equipment
• Communicates with the bus driver and appropriate staff regarding student needs or concerns
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Ability to work effectively with students and maintain a safe and positive transportation environment
• Dependable, patient, and able to follow safety procedures
• Ability to complete required paid training prior to beginning employment

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Must undergo and receive a satisfactory result on a pre‑employment drug screening
• Must complete the Pennsylvania School Personnel Health Record following a conditional job offer and prior to the first day of employment
• Must successfully complete all required Act 168 employment history review requirements prior to beginning employment

Rate: $21.22 per hour

EQUAL RIGHTS AND OPPORTUNITIES POLICY

As an equal rights and opportunities agency, the Bethlehem Area School District will not discriminate in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices, based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, ancestry, or any other legally protected classification. Announcement of this policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.