Bus Monitor (26-27)

Young World Physical Education; Waller (TX); On-site; USD 1,869,403; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking a Bus Monitor to ensure the safe and orderly transportation of students with disabilities. The role requires assisting students boarding and exiting the bus, managing behavior, and communicating effectively with staff and parents. A High School Diploma or GED is preferred, along with a compassionate approach to working with children. This full-time position offers a starting wage of $13.57 per hour, and immediate placement is available.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to manage student behavior.

Responsibilities

• Assist students on and off the bus according to their individual needs.
• Supervise students as they board and exit the bus.
• Instruct students on safe entering and exiting rules.

Skills

Ability to understand and follow instructions

Effective communication

Ability to operate safety equipment

Manage student behavior

Work well with children with disabilities

Education

High School Diploma/GED preferred

Tools

Specialized and adaptive equipment

Job description

Bus Monitor (26-27)

Waller Independent School District Transportation Department - Waller, Texas

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Job Details

Job ID: 5526109

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Apr 02, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: Bus Monitor

Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt

Reports to: Director of Transportation

Pay Grade: Bus Monitor Pay Scale

Dept./School: Transportation

Revised: 4/5/23

Primary Purpose

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

Qualifications

Education:

High School Diploma/GED preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to understand and follow written or verbal instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively with others
• Ability to operate safety equipment and adaptive equipment
• Ability to manage student behavior
• Ability to work well with children with disabilities

Experience:

None

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Student Management

• Assist students on and off the bus according to their individual needs including lifting and carrying students with disabilities.
• Supervise students as they board and exit the bus and cross the street following established safety procedures.
• Escort students into the building and deliver to their assigned destination.
• Instruct students on safe entering, exiting, and riding rules and regulations.
• Learn and adapt to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
• Manage student behavior and report student discipline problems in a timely manner to appropriate administrator.
• Communicate with teachers and parents regarding student behavior while on bus.

Routes and Schedules

• Complete and maintain accurate, updated, and timely records and reports including route sheet and daily non-notification forms.

Safety

• Operate equipment according to established safety procedures. Make sure seat belts, harnesses, or car seats are used correctly and help students use safety devises when needed.
• Follow emergency procedures including evacuation of students as needed and assist driver to administer first aid, if necessary.
• Follow established procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and assisting students.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Other

• Become familiar with and follow procedures established by transportation and special education offices.
• Assist driver keeping bus clean and performance of pre‑ and post‑trip inspections.

General Employee Requirements

• Quality of Work – complete assignments meeting quality standards, to include accuracy, neatness, thoroughness and adherence to standards and safety rules.
• Quantity of Work – demonstrate the ability to manage several responsibilities simultaneously, perform work in a productive and timely manner, and meet work schedules.
• Work Habits – display a positive, cooperative attitude toward work assignments, working diligently to accomplish tasks assigned.
• Communication – communicate in a positive manner with others, to include listening and responding appropriately, expressing ideas orally and in writing in a manner that helps build a positive climate for the organization.
• Dependability – adhere to time frames, monitor projects and exercise follow‑through, be on time for meetings and appointments, and respond appropriately to instructions and procedures.
• Cooperation – work well with co‐workers and supervisors as a contributing team member, demonstrate consideration of and maintain rapport with others, and help others willingly.
• Initiative – seek and assume greater responsibility, monitor projects independently as required, and follow through appropriately.
• Adaptability – adjust well to any change in duties, procedures, supervisors or work environment, accept new ideas and approaches to work, and respond appropriately to constructive criticism and suggestions for work improvement.
• Judgment – effectively analyze problems, determine appropriate action for solutions, and use logical thinking to exhibit timely and decisive action.
• Attendance – attend work on a consistent basis, taking care to consider the use and number of absences in accordance with policy so that the organization is not negatively impacted.
• Punctuality – arrive to work and depart from work according to department and district requirements

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Tools/Equipment Used: Specialized and adaptive equipment used by students

Posture: Frequent standing and sitting; kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking and reaching

Lifting: Frequent heavy lifting (45 pounds or over) and positioning of students with physical disabilities, controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting nonambulatory students, and lifting and moving adaptive equipment

Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold and inclement weather); exposure to noise and vehicle fumes; exposure to biological hazards (bacteria, communicable diseases); work around vehicles and machinery with moving parts; may work irregular or prolonged hours

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Position Type: Full‑Time

Salary: $13.57 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff > Transportation

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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