School Bus Monitor

Young World Physical Education; Westerly (RI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Westerly Public Schools Transportation in Westerly, Rhode Island is seeking a part-time School Bus Monitor to support students with extraordinary needs during transit. Responsibilities include managing behavior, seating, securing wheelchairs, assisting the driver, and ensuring safe arrivals at school and home.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, be willing to obtain First Aid/ CPR and Safety Care training, and be authorized to work in the USA with a clear

Qualifications

• Experience with children in educational or childcare settings.
• Understanding of boarding/exiting buses for wheelchairs and transport devices.
• Willingness to obtain First Aid/ CPR and Safety Care training.
• Authorized to work in the USA; background check clear at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Manage behavior of students using safety care protocols during entry, transit, or exit.
• Manage seating and securing wheelchairs, harnesses, or car seats; operate lift as needed.
• Assist bus drivers with day-to-day management and with emergency procedures.
• Assist students crossing the street if necessary.

Skills

Experience with children

Safety care protocols

Assist bus drivers

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

School Bus Monitor

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This job is also posted in Rhode Island State DOE Consortium Job Board , and Westerly Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5868298
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 04, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: School Bus Monitor Location: Transportation Class Title:Part time-Non Exempt - L808 Effective Date:26-27 SY Salary Range: $17.10/hr Hours per week: 27

General Statement:The School Bus monitor provides support in transit to students with extraordinary needs being transported on School Buses. This position requires knowledge of caring for students with extraordinary physical, medical or behavioral needs, manipulating and securing equipment on and off a school bus, supporting the bus driver and maintaining the safety of students while the bus is in transit to ensure their safe arrival at school and home each day.

Responsibilities:

• Manages behavior of students using district safety care protocols while entering, while in transit, or exiting the bus.
• Manages seating including securing wheelchairs, harness and/or car seats needed for extraordinary physical, medical or behavioral needs of students. This includes operating the lift system to support students entering or exiting the Bus.
• Assists bus drivers with the day to day management of students as well as any emergency procedures as necessary.
• Assist students crossing the street if necessary.

Qualifications:

• Experience:
  • Previous work with children in an educational or childcare environment.
  • Understanding of the mechanical process used to board and exit a bus for wheelchairs and any other transport devices.
• Education:
  • Must have a high school diploma, or equivalent.
• Certification & Licensing:
  • Must be willing and able to be certified in First Aid/CPR, Safety Care Training.
• Authorized to work in the USA
• Current national background check without disqualifying results at time of hire.

Please note:Applicants for safety-sensitive positions with the Westerly Public School District are required to complete a urinalysis drug test as part of the employment application process. This notice is provided to inform applicants of the District’s intent to include such testing in its hiring procedures.

Questions can be directed to:[e-mail]

Westerly Public School District is proud to be 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.

Position Type: Part-Time
Salary: $17.10 to $17.10 Per Hour
Job Categories:

Support Staff > Transportation

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 23 Highland Avenue
• Westerly, Rhode Island 02891
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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