Bus/Van Monitor

Needham Public School District; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Needham Public Schools District is seeking a Bus/Van Monitor to supervise students during transport and ensure safety on the bus. This part-time role reports to the Transportation Director and supports district safety and equity initiatives.

The position requires at least a high school diploma or GED and the ability to communicate effectively with students, families, and staff. Compensation is $19.18 per hour and the role is based in Needham, MA.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Ride the bus on morning and evening routes, supervise all students on the vehicle.
• Assist the driver with safety and cleanliness between runs.
• Board and deboard students at designated stops as required.
• Check that all students exit at the correct stops and report any issues to the Transportation Coordinator.
• Maintain appropriate conduct; do not engage in horseplay with students or parents.

Skills

Age requirement

Communication skills

Instruction following

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Bus/Van Monitor

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Job Details

Job ID: 5223638

Application Deadline: Oct 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Aug 27, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Needham Public Schools is an inclusive, dynamic, and multicultural community seeking an energetic, skilled, and warm Buss/van Monitor to join our team. To enhance our goals of supporting every child, Needham Public Schools seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

About Needham Public Schools (NPS): NPS has a deep commitment to the success of our diverse students and families and to the professional accomplishments of its educators. Needham devotes itself to cultural proficiency, equity, and community collaboration to fulfill the vision of the Portrait of a Needham Graduate . This METCO district comprises 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 nationally-ranked high school serving approximately 5,500 students. NPS is committed to addressing equity in the district by focusing on improving academic performance for historically marginalized students and ensuring our schools are safe for every child and free of bias, bullying, and hurtful acts that demean and diminish. Read more about our equity work here .

Bus/Van Monitor

Monitors are responsible for monitoring and assisting students while being transported to Needham Public Schools.

Needham Public School District isan inclusive, dynamic, and multicultural community seeking an energetic,skilled, and warm educator to join our team. Diverse candidates, especially those from historically marginalized and silenced groups such as educators of color, are highly encouraged to apply.

Bus/Van Monitors report to the Transportation Director.

Responsibilities

• The primary responsibility of a Bus Monitor is to ride the bus each day on the morning and evening routes; attend to the general supervision of all students on the vehicle. Manage proper seating and student use of PPE. Bus Monitors must wear a mask at all times on the vehicle. They must also assist driver in cleaning / wiping down vehicle between runs.
• Bus Monitors must board the vehicle at the bus yard and remain on the vehicle at all times until every student has reached his or her stop.
• Bus Monitors are required to assist students in and out of the vehicle if necessary.
• Bus Monitors are required to check the vehicle to ensure that all students have exited at the appropriate stops.
• Bus Monitors must exhibit proper behavior at all times. Bus Monitors are role models and should not engage in horseplay or arguments with students or parents.
• Bus Monitors must document any discipline issue with a student and submit it daily to the Transportation Coordinator.
• Students should not be allowed to leave the vehicle anywhere other than their assigned stops unless instructed by the bus monitor. If a student leaves the vehicle without authorization, the Bus Monitors will direct the driver to contact the dispatcher immediately.
• Students must be prohibited from consuming food or beverages, smoking, or bringing radios on the vehicle. Bus Monitors must also abide by these rules.
• In the event of an absence, Bus Monitors must inform the Transportation Director and Bus Driver, one-half hour before your scheduled reporting time for the morning and/or at least two hours before your scheduled reporting time for the afternoon if at all possible.
• Participates in school bus safety drills.
• Bus Monitors are also responsible for performing other related duties as directed by their supervisors.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High School Diploma or GED
• Understand and follow written and oral instructions
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Compensation: $19.18/hr

The Needham Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, active military/veteran status, ancestry, genetic information, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, employment policies, and other administered programs and activities. In addition, students who are homeless or of limited English-speaking ability are protected from discrimination in accessing the course of study and other opportunities available through the schools.

Needham Public Schools has a strong commitment to equity. Candidates who also have a strong commitment to this work are encouraged to apply. For more information on our equity work please visit our equity website .

Position Type: Part-Time

Contact Information

• Lisa Tedeschi
• 1330 Highland Avenue
• Needham, Massachusetts 02492
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]