School Van Monitor

Beacon Mobility; Wilbraham (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan option

Dental

Vision

Company Paid Life Insurance

Paid classroom and on-the-job training

Job summary

Beacon Mobility is seeking a Bus Aide to assist students boarding and exiting buses, ensuring safe transport to and from school. You will help students buckle seats, monitor behavior, and communicate with staff to support a secure learning environment.

The role offers part-time hours (roughly 20–25 per week) with a daytime schedule split across early morning and mid-afternoon routes. Training is provided, and the company emphasizes equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Age 18+.
• Ability to pass a background check, CORI/SORI, drug screen.
• Effective communication in English (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Safely assist students entering and exiting the vehicle and securing seat belts and restraints.
• Monitor student behavior and provide guidance; report safety or conduct issues to management.
• Communicate clearly with students, parents, teachers, and Van Pool staff using the two-way radio system.
• Assist with installing car seats and booster seats as required.
• Follow written and verbal instructions from supervisors and work with children with special needs.

Skills

English communication

Safety awareness

Student supervision

Radio communication

Seat installation

Job description

Van Pool Transportation LLCThe Bus Aide will help students board the bus, depart from the bus, and arrive safely at their destination. Maintaining a safe environment for students and ensuring the Driver can focus on driving responsibilities are the most important tasks of the Bus Aide.Being a School Van Monitor for Van Pool Transportation gives you the pay you deserve and the benefits you need. You also get to positively impact the lives of children in your community by driving them to school!What We Offer:20-25 hours per week$18.54/hourSplit Shifts- 5:30am-9:00am & 1:00pm-5:00pm (example only, exact hours depend on assigned route)401(k) plan option, Dental, Vision, & Company Paid Life InsurancePaid classroom and on-the-job trainingRequirementsAge 18+Ability to pass a background check, CORI/SORI, drug screenEffectively communicate in English (spoken and written)What You’ll Be doing:Safely assist students as needed. This includes helping them enter and exit the vehicle, using the vehicle’s lap and shoulder belts, and safely securing them in car seats and booster seats. Lifting may be required.Monitor student behavior to provide appropriate guidance, feedback, and direction when necessary. • Report unsafe and inappropriate student behavior to management; follow directions and implement corrective steps as assigned.Must be able to communicate effectively and clearly in (English) with students, parents, teachers, and Van Pool staff.Must demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills while using Van Pool’s two-way radio system.Must have the physical capability to safely install car seats and booster seats.Must be able to follow written and verbal directions and instructions from supervisors.Must demonstrate a willingness to work effectively with school age children with special needs.Beacon Mobility is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Beacon Mobility makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.As part of the Beacon Mobility Family of Companies-Van Pool was founded with the idea of partnering with school districts to provide superior service and expertise in transporting special needs students to and from educational settings. Since that time, we’ve steadily grown by providing best in class service and creating significant value to our school district partners. Van Pool has built its brand upon doing “Whatever It Takes” to ensure that the individual requirements of our students are met each day.Beacon Mobility is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Beacon Mobility makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.