School Bus Safety & Student Support Aide

FIRST STUDENT MANAGEMENT LLC; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting wage

Sign-on bonus

Benefits package

401K retirement savings

Job summary

FIRST STUDENT MANAGEMENT LLC is seeking a Monitor/Aide in DeKalb, IL to provide operational oversight and assist drivers to ensure safe, reliable transportation for students. The role requires attention to route safety, passenger welfare, and effective communication with school staff and families.

The position supports early morning shifts, emphasizes safety training, and offers opportunities for career advancement within a large transportation network dedicated to serving students daily.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail in daily operations.
• Early morning availability to cover shifts.
• Good judgement and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage high levels of stress on route and in training.

Responsibilities

• Know the route and monitor passenger welfare during transit.
• Communicate behavior issues and stop conditions with the driver.
• Assist in pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the bus.
• Assist students with loading and unloading.
• Cooperate with school personnel, students and parents.
• Attend safety and training meetings.
• Assist with emergency evacuation procedures.
• Open/close service doors and manage boarding steps.
• Help keep the bus clean inside.

Skills

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Early morning availability

Judgement/problem solving

Stress management

Job description

FIRST STUDENT MANAGEMENT LLC is seeking a Monitor/Aide in DeKalb, IL to provide operational oversight and assist drivers to ensure safe, reliable transportation for students. The role requires attention to route safety, passenger welfare, and effective communication with school staff and families.

The position supports early morning shifts, emphasizes safety training, and offers opportunities for career advancement within a large transportation network dedicated to serving students daily.