Bus Monitor Substitute (26-27 School Year)

TRANSPORTATION; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Fort Osage TRANSPORTATION in Independence, MO, is seeking a Bus Monitor Substitute for the 26-27 school year. This substitute position supports the bus driver, helps supervise students, and assists in keeping buses safe and clean during transport to and from school and special activities.

Starting immediately, hours are not scheduled; substitutes are used as needed after training. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with a commitment to safety and teamwork across a diverse student

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to assist bus driver and supervise students.
• Comfort with school-age children and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist students and other passengers for safe loading and unloading on buses.
• Monitor student behavior to reinforce safety guidelines.
• Attend training and in-service sessions as needed.
• Prepare written reports on incidents or misconduct.
• Secure students and equipment (seat belts, restraints, wheelchairs) as required.
• Communicate observations and incidents to appropriate staff.

Skills

Safety practices

Record keeping

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Bus Monitor Substitute (26-27 School Year)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5954853
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 08, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Bus Monitor

The job of Bus Monitor is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the educational process with specific responsibilities for assisting the bus driver with students during transport to and from school and/or special activities; and ensuring the safety and sanitation of assigned vehicles.

This is a substitute position, current district employees are eligible to apply. Hours are not scheduled and monitors, after going through training, will be utilized as needed.

Essential Functions

• Assists students and other passengers for the purpose of providing safe loading and unloading from buses during normal transport and emergency situations.
• Attends unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Cleans up after students (e.g. various bodily fluids, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring safety, appearance, and sanitation of vehicle.
• Monitors students and other passengers for appropriate behaviors for the purpose of reinforcing established guidelines and maintaining passenger safety.
• Monitors students until released to teacher, instructional assistant, parent, etc. for the purpose of ensuring the safe transportation of all passengers.
• Prepares reports (e.g. incident reports, passenger misconduct, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, conveying information, and/or complying with established guidelines.
• Reports observations and/or incidents (e.g. discipline, accidents, inappropriate social behavior, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate personnel for their action.
• Secures students and/or their equipment (e.g. restraints, wheel chair tie downs, seat belts, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the safety and well-being of students.

Other Functions

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform single tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; preparing and maintaining accurate records; and operating equipment used in transporting special needs students.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math; understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: safety practices and procedures; handling bodily fluids; and utilizing wheelchairs, tie downs, child safety seats, lifts, etc.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities and/or meetings; gather and/or collate data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; maintaining a good rapport with students and their families; maintaining confidentiality; and working as part of a team.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; providing information and/or advising others; operating within a defined budget. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organization’s services.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 50% sitting, 25% walking, and 25% standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

Experience Job related experience is desired.

Education High school diploma or equivalent.

Equivalency

Required Testing

Certificates None Specified

None Specified

Continuing Educ./Training

Clearances Annual Safety Training

Children's Division (DSS) Clearance

Criminal Background Clearance

Non Exempt

Position Type: Part-Time
Salary: $15.08 Per Hour
Job Categories:
Support Staff > Transportation

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.

Contact Information

• Teresa Mahurin , Director Transportation
• TRANSPORTATION
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]