School Bus Safety & Student Support Specialist

STA Family of Companies; East Providence (RI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

STA Family of Companies is seeking a school bus monitor to assist the driver with the safe management of students onboard the vehicle. You will help students board and exit, perform safety checks, and support emergency procedures while maintaining clear communication with parents and management.

The role emphasizes vigilance, reliable attendance, adherence to safety protocols, and teamwork with the driver to ensure safe transportation for every student on routes.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Monitor all passengers to ensure safety is always maintained on the bus.
• Assist students in entering and exiting the bus.
• Perform safety checks on the bus to ensure the safety of all students.
• Know the routes and remain alert to monitor the welfare of passengers while on route.
• Check the bus for sleeping children.
• Assist driver to safely direct the vehicle in backing safely, when necessary.
• Conduct emergency evacuation from the bus, including us of exiting by emergency door.
• Ability to open and close service doors and move up and down steps multiple times a day.
• Communicate behavior problems and conditions of various bus stops with the driver.
• Liaise with parents on an as-needed basis.
• Assist with maintaining cleanliness of assigned bus.
• Occasionally, attend field trips and special events to ensure passenger safety.

Job description

STA Family of Companies is seeking a school bus monitor to assist the driver with the safe management of students onboard the vehicle. You will help students board and exit, perform safety checks, and support emergency procedures while maintaining clear communication with parents and management.

The role emphasizes vigilance, reliable attendance, adherence to safety protocols, and teamwork with the driver to ensure safe transportation for every student on routes.