School Bus Attendant

New York City School Bus Umbrella Services; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

New York City School Bus Umbrella Services is seeking a School Bus Monitor to help ensure the safety, security, and proper conduct of students during transport to and from school activities. You will work with the bus driver to maintain order, assist with boarding and exiting, and monitor seating and behavior during the ride.

Strong communication skills, patience, and a commitment to child safety are essential for this role, with responsibilities including reporting incidents to school

Qualifications

• Must ensure safety and proper conduct of students during transport.
• Assist students with boarding and exiting safely, especially young children or those with disabilities.
• Report incidents or behavioral issues to school authorities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and order on the bus during transport.
• Assist students with boarding and exiting, particularly for younger or disabled students.
• Maintain seating and ensure students behave appropriately on the ride.
• Report incidents to school authorities as required and participate in drills.

Skills

Communication skills

Patience

Child safety awareness

Job description

A School Bus Monitor is responsible for ensuring the safety, security, and proper conduct of students while they are being transported to and from school or school-related activities. Working closely with the bus driver, the monitor helps maintain order on the bus, assists students with boarding and exiting safely—especially young children or those with disabilities—and ensures that students are seated and behaving appropriately during the ride. They may also help with emergency evacuations, manage student conflicts, and report incidents or behavioral issues to school authorities. Strong communication skills, patience, and a commitment to child safety are essential qualities for this role.

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