Monitor/Aide

North America Central School Bus; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

North America Central School Bus is seeking an aide to assist drivers on routes in Bloomington, IL. You will help manage students, follow route instructions, and participate in safety checks to ensure smooth daily operations.

The role prioritizes early morning hours, clear communication with school staff and parents, and strict adherence to safety protocols and OSHA guidelines to maintain a secure transportation environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work early morning hours.

Responsibilities

• Learn and follow a route sheet or electronic routing device.
• Manage students and communicate behavior problems with the driver.
• Assist in pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the bus, including child checks, CSRS and wheelchair lifts.
• Assist students in loading and unloading, including wheelchair lift.
• Cooperate with school personnel, parents and students; attend safety meetings.
• Conduct emergency evacuation from the bus; use emergency doors.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Purpose: Assist the driver in the safe operation of the route and manage students as defined/identified by school.

Major Responsibilities:

• Ability to learn and follow a route sheet or electronic routing device
• Is responsible for student management and communicates behavior problems with the driver
• Assists in pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the bus, including child checks, CSRS and wheelchair lifts
• Assists students in the loading and unloading process including wheelchair lift
• Cooperates and communicates with school personnel, parents and students.
• Attend all safety and training meetings.
• Conducts emergency evacuation from the bus, including exiting from the emergency door.
• Cleans the insides of the bus including sweeping, dusting and cleaning windows.
• Other specialized functions as required by contract.

Minimum Education & Certifications Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Requirements & Expectations:

• Good verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work early morning hours.
• Must maintain a professional and respectful attitude toward fellow employees and customers.
• Dress in a professional and appropriate manner for a business environment.
• Perform all job functions in the safest manner adhering to OSHA guidelines & other applicable Federal& State laws
• Execute all job duties while following company policy and procedure
• Ability to use or learn to use internet, additional programs as required and office equipment, including fax and phones or other electronic devices

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions (include amount of travel):

• Ability to successfully complete dexterity test and DOT physical and comply with drug free workplace policy
• School bus yard /Office/On-the-road Physical requirements include:
• Opening service door, emergency door, bus hood, windows, wheelchair maneuvering, student evacuations dragging up to 120 lbs and for up to 40 feet.
• Lifting Trash box, challenged passengers into their seats, assistive devices, emergency equipment. Up to 40 lbs.
• Crossing lot, up and down bus aisle, around exterior of bus
• Sitting up to 2-3 hours
• Climbing steps in and out of bus multiple times a day
• Reaching & applying tie-downs, safety vests, car seats, opening emergency door from ground, checking roof hatch
• Gripping doors, knobs, switches, handles, etc.
• Detecting problems with passengers on bus, emergency vehicles, unusual engine noises, normal conversation
• Pre-trip inspection, applying tie-downs, sweeping, checking for sleeping
• Reading street signs, route sheets
• Communicating via the English language with passengers, parents, school officials, dispatch, and driver