Bus/Van Monitor

Prince-Edward-County-Public-Schools; Farmville (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Prince Edward County Public Schools Transportation Department seeks a Transportation Monitor to assist the bus/van driver, maintain discipline, and support loading/unloading and seating arrangements for students.

The role emphasizes safety, incident reporting, and coordination with school staff and parents to ensure consistent behavioral strategies. FLSA: Nonexempt. Hourly position at $16 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required or preferred.
• Familiarity with safety procedures, bus/van rules and emergency evaluation policies.
• Experience supporting individuals with significant communication needs, including non-speaking or minimally verbal.
• Experience as a Special Education Paraprofessional with children or individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assists the bus/van driver in maintaining discipline on the vehicle and monitors students during operation.
• Instructs riders regarding responsible passenger behavior.
• Reports personal absences in time for supervisor to secure a substitute monitor.
• Assists in maintaining cleanliness on the vehicle at all times.
• Provides age-appropriate activities to reduce misbehavior during transport.
• Exercises good judgment concerning emergencies.
• Monitors student behavior throughout route and intervenes during crises.
• Collaborates with driver, school staff and parents to report incidents and maintain consistent behavioral strategies.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Familiar with safety procedures, bus/van rules and emergency evaluation policies

Experience supporting individuals with significant communication needs, including non-speaking or minimally verbal

Previous experience as a Special Education Paraprofessional working with children, preschool-aged children, or individuals with disabilities

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Prince Edward County Public Schools

• Position Type: Transportation Department/ Bus Monitor/Substitute Bus Monitor
• Date Posted: 9/11/2026
• Location: Transportation Department

Title: Transportation Monitor

Reports To: Bus Driver/Van Driver/Director of Transportation / Director of Special Education

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Summary: Assist school bus/van driver in maintaining discipline and high risk behaviors while bus/van is in operation; maintain proper records and documentation; assist student loading, unloading and seating arrangements as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assists the bus/van driver in maintaining discipline on school bus or van; monitors and assists students whilethe vehicleis in operation; maintains proper seating arrangements
2. Instructs riders regarding being responsible passengers
3. Reports personal absences in time for the supervisor to secure a substitute monitor
4. Assist the bus/van driver in maintaining cleanliness on the vehicle at all times
5. Assists the driver in providing age appropriate activities to reduce inappropriate behavior while transporting children
6. Exercises good judgment concerning emergencies
7. Monitor students behavior continuously during the route, intervene during crises
8. Partner closely with driver, school staff, and parents to report incidents, document daily details, and maintain consistent behavioral strategies

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE (preferred)

1. High school diploma or GED
2. This job requires an individual who is familiar with safety procedures, bus/van rules andemergency evaluation policies
3. Experience supporting individuals with significant communication needs, including individuals who are non-speaking or minimally verbal
4. Previous experience as a Special Education Paraprofessional working with children, preschool-aged children, or individuals with disabilities

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel and crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Hourly employment.$16 Hour

Postings current as of 9/12/2026 9:59:50 PM CST.

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