Bus Monitor -Substitute- METCO

Cohasset-Public-Schools; Cohasset (MA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Cohasset Public Schools are seeking a Bus Monitor - Substitute for the METCO program in Cohasset, MA. You will be responsible for keeping students safe on the bus, ensuring proper seating, and supervising boarding and alighting at stops.

Responsibilities include maintaining order, addressing conflicts, recording attendance, and reporting issues to the METCO Director. The role is part-time and requires patience, reliability, and good communication with staff, students, and families.

Qualifications

• Patience and empathy when working with children of various ages.
• Strong behavior management to enforce bus rules and safety.
• Problem-solving skills to resolve issues quickly.
• Attention to detail in monitoring student behavior and safety protocols.
• Dependability and punctuality in daily attendance.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions accurately and quickly.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with students and adults.
• Ability to work effectively with school officials, parents and students.

Responsibilities

• Monitors student safety and seating on the bus at all times.
• Ensures students board and alight at designated stops.
• Maintains order and handles conflicts between students.
• Keeps daily attendance and reports difficulties to METCO Director.
• Performs safety sweeps to ensure no student is left behind.
• Performs other duties as assigned by METCO Director.

Skills

Patience and empathy

Behavior management

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Dependability and punctuality

Follow instructions

Confidential information handling

Written and verbal communication

Relationship building

Calm under pressure

Education

High School/Trade School degree

Job description

Bus Monitor -Substitute- METCO

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Job Details

Job ID: 5949627

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 05, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Cohasset METCO Program Substitute Bus Monitor Position

• Monitors the safety and well-being of all students by making sure students are always seated with their whole bodies in the seat and not in the aisles
• Ensure that every student gets on and off at their designated stop
• Maintain order
• Assist with conflicts and disputes between students
• Maintain daily attendance
• Report, write up, and discuss all difficulties with students to the METCO Director
• Conduct a safety sweep of the bus to ensure no student has been left behind
• Performs all other duties as assigned by the METCO Director

Position Type: Part-time

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Transportation

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Cohasset Public Schools policy of nondiscrimination shall apply to the District’s students, staff, and families, and shall extend to the District’s dealings with the general public and those with whom it does business, in accordance with applicable law. No individual shall be discriminated against or harassed in admission, employment, or access to educational opportunities, courses of study, programs, activities, or facilities of the Cohasset Public Schools on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, immigration status, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran status, U.S. uniformed military service member status, disability, age (student age eligibility requirements excepted), homelessness, marital or parental status, pregnancy or pregnancy related condition, or any status or characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Cohasset Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer. Any complaint of a violation of the District's nondiscrimination policy should be directed to the Superintendent of Schools or to the relevant District Officer or Coordinator (e.g., Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, ADA, Section 504, McKinney-Vento).

Job Requirements

• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
  • Patience and empathy, demonstrating understanding and patience with children of various ages and needs
  • Behavior management skills, when managing and guiding student behavior and enforcing bus rules to maintain a safe environment
  • Problem-solving skills, with the ability to quickly assess and resolve issues as they arise and strong decision-making abilities under pressure
  • Attention to detail, particularly in monitoring student behavior and ensuring safety protocols are followed
  • Dependability and punctuality, being reliable and punctual in daily attendance and consistent in performing duties and responsibilities
  • Must be able to follow written and oral instructions quickly and accurately.
  • Must be able to handle sensitive and confidential information.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with students and adults.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school officials, parents, and students.
  • Ability to stay calm and in control during emergency situations.
• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Aleisa Gittens-Carle , METCO Director
• 210 Sohier St
• Cohasset, Massachusetts 02025
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]