METCO Bus Monitor

Newton Public Schools - District Wide; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Newton Public Schools in Newton, MA is seeking a METCO Bus Monitor to supervise METCO students after school. This part-time role runs 2:30pm–4:30pm on Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri; 1:45pm–3:45pm on Tue; and 11:30am–1:30pm on Early Release Days.

The role requires a high school diploma, strong communication skills, and the ability to handle various issues. Experience with middle schoolers is a plus. Reports to METCO Director and Building Principal.

Qualifications

• REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: High School education
• Ability to handle multitude of varying and complex issues
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience working with middle school-age children

Responsibilities

• Ride the bus with Newton METCO students in the afternoons
• Manage student behavior on the bus
• Ensure safety of students on the bus
• Coach and support students on socio-emotional behavior plans
• Complete incident reports when rules are violated
• Submit incident reports to METCO office and Building Principal/Administrator
• Consistent and on-time attendance is required
• May be expected to provide substitute educator services
• May be expected to attend trainings related to position

Skills

Ability to handle multitude of varying

Excellent oral and written

High School education

Education

High School education

Job description

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Job Details

Job ID: 5334748
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Sep 02, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 2, 2025

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Department:

METCO

Job Title:

METCO Bus Monitor

FLSA Status:

(Exempt/Non-exempt)

Non-exempt, Non-aligned

Reports to:

METCO Director, Building Principal

GENERAL DESCRIPTION (1-3 LINES DESCRIBING ROLE):

The METCO Bus Monitor provides supervision for students on the Newton METCO program as they travel from school. This is a part-time position with hours from 2:30pm – 4:30pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays; 1:45pm – 3:45pm on Tuesdays; and 11:30am – 1:30pm on Early Release Days.

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School education
• Ability to handle multitude of varying and complex issues
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working with middle school-age children

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES (NOT LIMITED TO):

• Ride the bus with Newton METCO students at Bigelow and Oak Hill from Newton to Boston in the afternoons
• Manage student behavior on the bus by promoting a positive and safe environment
• Ensure the safety of students riding the bus by adhering to school-based and bus rules of conduct
• Coach and support students on socio-emotional behavior plans by aligning expectations to the classroom
• Complete incident reports when bus and school-based rules of conduct are violated
• Submit incident reports to Newton METCO office and Building Principal/Administrator
• Consistent and on-time attendance is required or supervision and instruction of the students
• Responsible for implementing “other job related duties” as needed
• May be expected to provide substitute educator services
• May be expected to attend trainings related to position

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work Environment :

Majority of work is performed on a bus. The noise level in the environment is usually moderate.

Physical Requirements :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, sit, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to bend, stoop, crouch and/or kneel. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Date Updated: October 7, 2014

Newton Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Newton Public Schools ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other class as protected by law. The Newton Public Schools places a high value on diversity and active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and staff.

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Lisa Gilbert Smith , METCO Director
• Newton Public Schools - Ed Center
• Email: [e-mail]

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