School Bus Monitor

DS Bus Lines; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonus

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Holiday pay

Job summary

DS Bus Lines (A Beacon Mobility Company) in Olathe, KS is seeking a part-time School Bus Monitor / Bus Aide to safeguard students and support the driver on daily routes.

You will greet students each morning and help ensure they reach home safely every afternoon, with split shifts and a focus on safety and community service.

Qualifications

• Must be available for AM, Midday, and PM shifts.
• Split-shift schedule following the school calendar is required.
• Commitment to student safety and positive interactions with children and families.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a calm, safe environment on the bus at all times.
• Help students board, seat, and exit; assist with seating and specialized equipment as needed.
• Support the Driver by providing a second set of eyes and ears on the road.
• Perform mandatory "Child Checks" at the end of each route to ensure no student is left behind.
• Greet students and parents with a friendly, professional demeanor.

Job description

School Bus Monitor / Bus Aide – Part‑Time

Location: Olathe, KS

Pay: $16.75 / hour + Monthly Bonuses

Company: DS Bus Lines (A Beacon Mobility Company)

Why Join an \"Employer of Choice\"?

Join a team recognized for excellence! DS Bus Lines was proudly Voted Best Company to Work For by US News & World Report for 2025-2026. We are a values-based organization that treats our employees like family. If you are looking for a meaningful part‑time role that serves your local community, we want to meet you.

Shift Schedule & Availability

This position is designed for those who enjoy a consistent, split‑shift routine. To ensure the safety of our students, candidates must be available for all three daily shift blocks: AM, Midday, and PM Shifts Averaging 6 hours per day Monday through Friday (Follows the school calendar).

Role Overview

As a School Bus Monitor (Bus Aide), your primary mission is to safeguard our \"precious cargo.\" You will support the Driver by managing student behaviour and assistance, allowing them to focus entirely on the road. You are the friendly face that greets students every morning and ensures they arrive home safely every afternoon.

Key Responsibilities

• Student Safety: Maintain a calm and safe environment on the bus at all times.


• Assistance: Help students board and depart the vehicle; assist with seating and specialized equipment.


• Driver Support: Act as a second set of eyes and ears so the Driver can focus on the road.


• Child Checks: Perform mandatory \"Child Checks\" at the end of every route to ensure no student is left behind.


• Community Engagement: Greet students and parents with a pleasant, professional demeanor.

Essential Job Functions

• Securely fastening children in seats and kneeling to secure wheelchair restraints.


• Comfortably ascending and descending school bus stairs.


• Bending, stooping, and lifting as required to assist students with various needs.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive Pay: $16.75 per hour.

Monthly Incentives: Earn an additional $25/month Safety & Attendance Bonus.

Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical Fixed-Payment Indemnity, Dental & Vision Insurance, Accident & Critical Illness Plans, Voluntary Life/AD&D Insurance, Holiday Pay.

About DS Bus Lines

With over 30 years of experience, we operate on the core values of Family, Safety, Service, and Respect. As part of the Beacon Mobility family, we provide essential transportation services that enrich the communities we serve.

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.