Monitor

DS Bus Lines; Duxbury (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay: $18.00/hour

401(k)

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance (company-paid)

Paid training

Job summary

Van Pool Transportation LLC is seeking a School Van Monitor in Massachusetts to help transport students to and from school safely.

Your duties include assisting students entering and exiting the vehicle, securing them with belts and car seats, and monitoring behavior while maintaining clear communication with parents and staff. Training is provided, and the position offers competitive hourly pay and benefits under Beacon Mobility family guidelines.

Qualifications

• Age 18+ required.
• Ability to pass background checks (CORI/SORI) and drug screen.
• Must communicate effectively in English (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Safely assist students as needed while boarding and alighting the bus.
• Ensure students are properly secured with seat belts and car seats/boosters.
• Monitor behavior and provide guidance as needed; report safety concerns to management.
• Communicate clearly with students, parents, teachers, and Van Pool staff.
• Follow written and verbal directions from supervisors and work with children with special needs.

Skills

English communication

Interpersonal communication

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Tools

Two-way radio

Job description

Van Pool Transportation LLC Embark on a rewarding career journey with us - a company proudly recognized as one of the Great Places to Work in 2023-2024! Being a School Van Monitor for Van Pool Transportation gives you the pay you deserve and the benefits you need. You also get to positively impact the lives of children in your community by driving them to school!

What We Offer:

20-25 hours per week $18.00/Hour, Effective August 25th, 2025

Split Shifts- 5:30am-9:00am & 1:00pm-5:00pm (example only, exact hours depend on assigned route)

401(k) plan option, Dental, Vision, & Company Paid Life Insurance

Paid classroom and on-the-job training

Requirements

• Age 18+
• Ability to pass a background check, CORI/SORI, drug screen
• Effectively communicate in English (spoken and written)

What You'll Be doing:

• Safely assist students as needed.
• This includes helping them enter and exit the vehicle, using the vehicle's lap and shoulder belts, and safely securing them in car seats and booster seats.
• Lifting may be required.
• Monitor student behavior to provide appropriate guidance, feedback, and direction when necessary.
• Report unsafe and inappropriate student behavior to management; follow directions and implement corrective steps as assigned.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and clearly in (English) with students, parents, teachers, and Van Pool staff.
• Must demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills while using Van Pool's two-way radio system.
• Must have the physical capability to safely install car seats and booster seats.
• Must be able to follow written and verbal directions and instructions from supervisors.
• Must demonstrate a willingness to work effectively with school age children with special needs.

As part of the Beacon Mobility Family of Companies- Van Pool was founded with the idea of partnering with school districts to provide superior service and expertise in transporting special needs students to and from educational settings. Since that time, we've steadily grown by providing best in class service and creating significant value to our school district partners. Van Pool has built its brand upon doing "Whatever It Takes" to ensure that the individual requirements of our students are met each day.

Beacon Mobility is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Beacon Mobility makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Why Beacon Mobility

We are a family of transportation companies across 25 states, providing Mobility Without Limits. Our focus to show that every ride matters by helping people live, learn, and achieve every day.

Who we are

Safe, reliable transportation for 100 Years Customized mobility solutions Serving students, patients, and 1,500+ communities Nearly 20,000 employees strong

What we do best

People First Safety Always School Bus & Special Education Paratransit Non-Emergency Medical Alternative Student Transportation

Why it matters

Transportation creates opportunity Mobility builds independence Every Ride Matters