School Bus Safety & Support Aide — Afternoon Shift

Democracy Prep Public Schools; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Democracy Prep Public Schools is seeking an after-school Bus Monitor to support safe and efficient bus transportation for scholars. The role emphasizes vigilant safety practices, clear communication with families, and collaboration with drivers and school leadership.

You will monitor bus activities, assist with loading/unloading, handle incident reports, and ensure timely updates to families. This is a part-time, on-site position with a focus on after-school routes.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily school bus activities to reinforce bus safety protocols and keep scholars safe.
• Ensure safe loading and unloading of scholars to and from destinations.
• Work as part of a team with the driver to assist with urgent and emergency bus evacuation procedures.
• Perform routine cleaning and attending to spills or body fluids that occur due to student illness or behavior.
• As necessary, fill out incident report forms, and document injuries of students or others while riding on the bus.
• Call families to get an ETA when they are not at the stop waiting for scholars.
• Supervise any scholars who need to be returned to school until their families pick them up.
• Email the school leadership team to summarize any safety incidents that needed to be addressed with scholars and families.
• Perform other duties as requested by school leadership or the bus driver.

Job description

Democracy Prep Public Schools is seeking an after-school Bus Monitor to support safe and efficient bus transportation for scholars. The role emphasizes vigilant safety practices, clear communication with families, and collaboration with drivers and school leadership.

You will monitor bus activities, assist with loading/unloading, handle incident reports, and ensure timely updates to families. This is a part-time, on-site position with a focus on after-school routes.