School Bus Monitor

DS Bus Lines; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan option

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Job summary

Beacon Mobility seeks a Bus Aide to assist students boarding and departing the bus and keeping them safe during transit. The role supports the driver by ensuring a secure environment and adherence to safety protocols.

Responsibilities include helping with belts, monitoring behavior, and communicating with staff. Requires ability to pass a background check and clear English communication; ages 18+ and CORI/SORI may apply.

Qualifications

• Background check required.
• Able to communicate effectively in English with students, parents, teachers and staff.
• Willingness to work with school-aged children with special needs.

Responsibilities

• Safely assist students entering and exiting the bus and securing them with seat belts and car seats where required.
• Monitor student behavior and follow instructions to correct issues as directed.
• Report unsafe behavior to management and implement corrective steps.

Skills

Background check

English communication

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Become a Bus Aide with Butler's Bus! The Bus Aide will help students board the bus, depart from the bus, and arrive safely at their destination. Maintaining a safe environment for students and ensuring the Driver can focus on driving responsibilities are the most important tasks of the Bus Aide.

Job Description 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.

What We Offer

• 20-25 hours per week $21.00 - $23.50 per hour
• 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

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.

Requirements

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

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