School Bus Safety & Student Support Monitor

Student Transportation Of America; Bedford (NH); On-site; USD 1,929,000 - 2,480,000; Full time

Job summary

Student Transportation Of America is seeking a school bus monitor to assist the driver with the safe management of students onboard. You will help students enter and exit the bus, perform safety checks, and support communicating behavior issues with parents and management.

You will monitor passengers for safety, liaise with parents as needed, and assist with field trips and bus cleanliness. Prior experience with children is preferred and background checks are required.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience working with children or students.
• Pre-employment background checks.

Responsibilities

• Monitor all passengers to ensure safety on the bus.
• Assist students in entering and exiting the bus.
• Perform safety checks on the bus.
• Know the routes and monitor welfare of passengers on route.
• Check the bus for sleeping children.
• Assist the driver in backing the vehicle safely.
• Conduct emergency evacuations from the bus.
• Open/close service doors and manage steps multiple times a day.
• Communicate behavior problems to the driver and parents.
• Liaise with parents as needed.
• Assist with keeping the bus clean.
• Occasionally attend field trips and special events to ensure passenger safety.

Skills

Patience with children

Observational skills

Job description

Student Transportation Of America is seeking a school bus monitor to assist the driver with the safe management of students onboard. You will help students enter and exit the bus, perform safety checks, and support communicating behavior issues with parents and management.

You will monitor passengers for safety, liaise with parents as needed, and assist with field trips and bus cleanliness. Prior experience with children is preferred and background checks are required.