School Bus Monitor: Safe Transport & Child Engagement

United Migrant Opportunity Services; Roma (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

UMOS in Roma, TX is seeking a Bus Monitor to support safe transportation of children. You will maintain attendance, assist with loading/unloading, and help ensure health checks and proper release to guardians.

The role requires 18+, a High School Diploma or GED, a CDA within 18 months, and bilingual Spanish/English preferred. This is a full-time, on-site position with training and background checks provided.

Qualifications

• Be 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or GED; CDA credential within 18 months.
• Ability to work irregular and flexible hours.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred – both oral and written.
• Have dependable transportation to and from work.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a current list of children transported and daily attendance.
• Conduct daily health observations for children boarding the bus.
• Obtain and secure child medications for proper pickup and delivery with proper documentation.
• Ensure safety and supervision during transportation, using proper restraints and loading/unloading procedures.
• Assist Bus Driver during emergencies and evacuation drills and keep the vehicle sanitary.
• Provide educational activities and feedback to staff, and support center policies on bus rules.
• Liaise with parents and staff regarding center activities and child issues.
• Provide child engagement activities and respond to behavioral observations on the bus.
• Ensure proper release of children to parent/guardian as documented.
• Provide short-term relief to classroom staff and assist with coverage as trained.
• Assist with interpretation services in classroom and at events as needed.
• Support staff ratios in classrooms or other areas as assigned.
• Assist in cleaning and maintaining building and playground as needed.
• Participate in trainings for children with disabilities or special needs.
• Support recruitment activities and may travel to other locations.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual in Spanish and English

Flexible hours

Dependable transportation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDA credential within 18 months of hire

Tools

Phones and computer system

First aid equipment

Fire extinguisher

Job description

UMOS in Roma, TX is seeking a Bus Monitor to support safe transportation of children. You will maintain attendance, assist with loading/unloading, and help ensure health checks and proper release to guardians.

The role requires 18+, a High School Diploma or GED, a CDA within 18 months, and bilingual Spanish/English preferred. This is a full-time, on-site position with training and background checks provided.