Bus Monitor, Regular or Special Education

Muscogee County Schools; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

The Muscogee County School District Transportation team in Columbus, Georgia is seeking a Bus Monitor for Regular or Special Education routes. The role focuses on student safety during loading, transit, and unloading, with attention to behavior support and incident documentation.

Starting pay is $11.81 per hour, with a 186/5 hour workday schedule. High school diploma or GED required; prior experience is preferred, and candidates must meet district employment standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Job related experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Assists students during transport and loading/unloading to ensure safety.
• Performs duties to maintain safety and order on transportation vehicles.
• Keeps incident reports and related documentation for safety and accountability.

Skills

Written and oral communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Bus Monitor, Regular or Special Education

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Job Details

Job ID: 5536000
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Mar 01, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Jul 28, 2026

Job Description

The Muscogee County School District has up to 6,000 employees from all backgrounds. We offer opportunities for everyone including support personnel, teachers, leaders, tradespeople, and much more.

Join the Muscogee County School District in “Creating We” in an environment that values the unique experiences and perspectives each of us bring to our community.

WErecognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.

POSITION TITLE:

Bus Monitor, Regular or Special Education

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

SALARY:

$11.81 hourly

WORK DAYS:

186/ 5 hours daily

LOCATION:

Transportation

REPORTS TO:

Director of Transportation

This posting is to recruit for existing vacancies and/or positions that become available.

Primary Function: The job of Bus Monitor assists students during transport to and from school and/or special activities; and ensuring the safety and sanitation of assigned vehicles.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Educational Level:

High School Diploma or GED

2. Certification/License Required:

None

3. Experience:

Job related experience desired.

4. Physical Activities:

Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities; lifting, bending, standing, ability to lift and move equipment and/or student weighing 40 pounds

5. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Written and oral communication

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
2. Assesses potential emergency situations on the bus and within loading and unloading zones for the purpose of taking appropriate action to protect the well-being of passengers.
3. Assists students for the purpose of providing for special needs during transport, safe loading and unloading from buses including both emergency situations and normal transport.
4. Attends meetings (e.g. training, D.O.E. mandate, first aid and CPR, in service, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or conveying information to perform job functions.
5. Instructs students for the purpose of enforcing rules/regulations and maintaining safety.
6. Monitors students with special needs until released to teacher, instructional assistant, parent, etc. for the purpose of ensuring the students safety.
7. Monitors students (e.g. unruly, disruptive, abusive language, etc.) for the purpose of preventing distraction to the driver or injury to themselves or other students/passengers.
8. Prepares documentation (e.g. incident reports, inspections, student count, passenger misconduct, mileage, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information.
9. Reports observations and/or incidents (e.g. discipline, accidents, inappropriate social behavior, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate personnel.
10. Reports observations and/or incidents (e.g. discipline, accidents, inappropriate social behavior, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate personnel.
11. Secures students and/or equipment with restraints, tie downs (e.g. wheelchairs, seat belts, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the safety and well-being of students.
12. Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.

The Muscogee County School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Position Type: Full-Time
Job Categories:
Support Staff > Transportation

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Chandra Henry , HR Staffing Specialist
• Email: [e-mail]