School Bus Monitor

Cleveland Heights-University Heights School District; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Cleveland Heights-University Heights School District is seeking a Bus Aide to support the transport of students with emotional disturbance. The role involves riding with the driver to help students until they are safely received at school or home, with some assignments one-on-one.

The position runs approximately four hours per day. Prerequisites include a high school diploma or GED, reading/writing ability, and strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read and write.
• Strong interpersonal communication with children, parents and teachers.
• Ability to work with children with disabilities.
• Ability to lift at least 40 pounds.
• Physical ability to help children in and out of bus and seats.
• Physical ability to perform all essential functions of the job.

Responsibilities

• Assist the School Bus Driver with students with emotional disturbance.
• Rides to and from school until they're safely received at school or home.
• Some assignments may be one-on-one.
• Approximately 4.0 hours per day.

Skills

Reading & writing

Interpersonal communication

Work with children with disabilities

Lift 40+ pounds

Physical ability to assist students

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Internal applicants have until Wednesday, September 30, 2026, to apply.

Description:

Under the supervision of the Transportation Supervisor, this candidate will be responsible for assisting the School Bus Driver with students with emotional disturbance as well as riding to and from school until they're safely received either at school or at home. Some assignments may be one-on-one. Approximately 4.0 hours per day.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or a GED
• Ability to read and write
• Strong interpersonal communication skills with children, parents and teachers
• Ability to work with children with disabilities
• Ability to lift at least 40 pounds
• Physical ability to help children in and out of bus and seats
• Physical ability to perform all of the essential functions of the job

Preferred Qualifications

• Behavior management expertise

Salary:

Step 1, $17.32/Hour

Hiring Manager:

Curtis Washington, Transportation Supervisor

HR Staff:

Sean E. Patton, Chief of Human Resources and Operations

Charlene Lightfoot, Confidential Administrative Assistant - HR

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