Bus Monitor (26-27)

Young World Physical Education; Justin (TX); On-site; USD 14,175 - 16,887; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is looking for a Bus Monitor in Justin, Texas, to ensure the safety and orderly transportation of students with disabilities. Responsibilities include instructing students on safe bus procedures, managing student behavior, and assisting with emergency evacuations. Candidates must have a High School Diploma/GED and be 18 years of age. The position is full-time with a salary range of $14,175 to $16,887.20 per year, as well as experience in a school environment preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to complete Monitor Evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students on safe entering and exiting.
• Supervise students boarding and crossing the street.
• Perform emergency evacuations as necessary.

Skills

Ability to move actively through large numbers of people

Ability to act responsibly

Effective communication

Ability to manage student behavior

School experience

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Safety equipment

Two-way radio

Global positioning system (GPS)

Job description

Bus Monitor (26-27)

Northwest Independent School District SUPPORT SERVICES - TRANSPORTATION - Justin, Texas (Open in Google Maps)

This job is also posted in the Northwest Independent School District.

Job Details

Job ID: 5708780

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: May 12, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

NORTHWEST INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Title: Bus Monitor (0721)

Reports to: Operations Manager

Dept. / Campus: Transportation

Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt

Duty Days: 180

Pay Grade: B01

Date Revised: 05/2023

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

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age
• Ability to move actively through large numbers of people in a limited amount of space
• Ability to act responsibly
• High School Diploma / GED
• Ability to follow verbal instructions and communicate effectively
• Ability to complete Monitor Evaluation showing capabilities of fulfilling job description
• Ability to operate safety equipment and adaptive equipment
• Ability to work well with children with disabilities
• Ability to manage student behavior
• Ability to communicate effectively with others
• School experience preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Student Management

• Instruct students on safe entering, exiting, and passenger rules and regulations
• Supervise students as they board and leave bus and cross street
• Take children into building and help them find their way
• Learn and adapt to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs
• Maintain discipline and use effective behavior management control over groups of students
• Report student discipline problems to appropriate administrator and communicate with teachers and parents regarding student’s behavior when warranted
• Perform emergency evacuation of students on bus when the situation warrants it
• Lift and carry students with disabilities on and off the bus according to their individual needs

Routes & 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 seatbelts, harnesses, or car seats by students
• 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
  • Other duties as assigned

Other

• Become familiar with and follow procedures established by transportation and special education offices
• Help driver keep bus clean
• Work irregular hours (Split Shift)
• Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Working Conditions

• Frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, noise, and vehicle fumes
• Work around moving vehicles
• Frequently work irregular hours
• Occasionally work prolonged hours
• Subject to temperature extremes
• Subject to frequent interruptions
• Subject to frequent deadlines
• Subject to wet slippery surfaces
• Subject to enclosed spaces
• Exposure to fumes
• Exposure to dust
• Exposure to solvents
• Exposure to toxic chemicals/materials
• Exposure to noise
• Exposure to rain, snow, sleet, lightning, wind, sun, ice
• Exposure to roof tar, grease, oils
• Exposure to insulation fibers

Tools/Equipment Used

• Two-way radio
• Global positioning system (GPS)
• Wheelchair lift
• Safety equipment, including but not limited to:
  • Flares
  • Reflective Signs
  • Fire Extinguisher

Posture

• Prolonged sitting, frequent standing and twisting, occasional kneeling/squatting, bending, stooping, pushing and pulling

Motion

• Moderate walking
• Frequent climbing of stairs
• Grasping/squeezing, wrist and shoulder flexion/extension, and reaching

Mental Demands

• Ability to read
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress
• Ability to understand oral and written instructions

Physical Demands

• Frequent reaching overhead and horizontally to reach and place materials/equipment in certain areas
• Frequent bending
• Frequent stooping
• Frequent heavy lifting up to 50 pounds to waist height
• Frequent kneeling
• Frequent crawling under vehicles
• Frequent use of powered machinery and tools
• Ability to secure wheelchairs as needed

Sensory Requirements

• Significant hearing
• Clarity of vision at varying distances to observe diagnostic instruments, manuals, and other printed information
• Verbal, auditory, and written capabilities to effectively communicate in an articulate manner
• Peripheral vision
• Color discrimination
• Depth perception

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, alternative methods of performing your duties, or skills that may be required.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $14,175 to $16,887.20 Per Year

Job Categories: Support Staff > Transportation

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required