Bus Monitor - Special Needs (TRANS: 2026-2027)

Young World Physical Education; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

A local school district in Cartersville, Georgia, is seeking a full-time Bus Monitor for the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves maintaining student safety during transit, managing orderly conduct, and assisting the driver with various tasks. Applicants must possess a clean criminal background and driving record, along with the ability to work well with students and staff. This position offers an opportunity to contribute positively to the school community.

Qualifications

• Must have acceptable criminal background and fingerprint check.
• Driving record must not contain any citations for driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol.
• Ability to work well with students, parents, and school staff.

Responsibilities

• Maintain orderly conduct of students.
• Provide maximum safety for passengers while loading and unloading students.
• Report any hazardous situations along the route.
• Assist the driver in conducting emergency evacuation drills.
• Attend all Transportation meetings as required.
• Assist driver in emergency evacuation drills as required.
• Sweep and clean inside of bus daily.
• Attend Transportation meetings as required.
• Follow all policies and laws.
• Maintain attendance and report any incidents promptly.

Skills

Ability to respond quickly to emergency situations

Ability to work well with students, parents, and school staff

Manifests emotional stability and maturity

Efficient time management

Ability to lift and/or move items up to 50 pounds

Education

Acceptable criminal background and fingerprint check

Clean driving record without DUI citations

Ability to work with students

Job description

Bus Monitor - Special Needs (TRANS: 2026-2027)

Bartow County Schools Transportation – Cartersville, Georgia

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Job Details

Job ID: 5562254

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Mar 02, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Bus Monitor - Special Needs (hours vary) for the 2026-2027 School Year

Responsibilities

• Maintains orderly conduct of students
• Provide maximum safety for passengers while loading and unloading of students
• Must walk to back of bus after completion of each route to ensure no student is left on bus
• Report any hazardous situations along the route to the appropriate Transportation Department official
• Communicate with students, parents, community, and school officials in an appropriate manner
• Assist the driver in conducting emergency evacuation drills as required
• Sweep and clean inside of bus daily
• Attend all Transportation meetings as required
• Adhere to all appropriate drug and alcohol test as required if CDL licensed
• Turn in all paperwork associated with the job as required
• Report the issuance of any traffic citation or loss of driver's license immediately to Transportation
• Follows all federal, state, and local policies and laws in execution of duties
• Maintains prompt and regular attendance
• Performs other duties as assigned as related to areas of direct report

Education, Certification or Training

• Must have acceptable criminal background and fingerprint check
• Driving record must not contain any citations for driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol
• Ability to work well with students, parents and school staff

Skills

SKILLS: Ability to respond quickly to emergency situations (as needed), in vision and communication. Ability to work without constant direction. Manifests emotional stability and maturity in all phases of job performance. Adheres to legal statutes, organizational rules, and community standards. Uses time efficiently. Ability to work well with students, parents, and school staff. Must be able to sit, stand, walk, stoop and/or kneel. Must be able to push, pull, and/or reach overhead. Must be able to lift and/or move items up to 25 pounds, occasionally up to 50 pounds.

The Bartow County Board of Education reserves the right to accept equivalent qualifications as the Board may deem appropriate and acceptable. The Bartow County School System does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, national origin or disability in its educational programs, activities or employment practices.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Support Staff > Transportation

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required