Special Education Bus Monitor

Geneva School District 304; Brattleboro (VT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A local school district is looking for a part-time Special Education Bus Monitor/Aide to assist the bus driver in maintaining order and ensuring the safety of students while on the bus. This role requires effective communication with parents and school personnel, as well as the ability to lift students and maintain proper documentation. Ideal candidates should be understanding, have experience with children with special needs, and must be able to lift at least 50 lbs. Training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain proper records and documentation.
• Assist with student loading, unloading and seating arrangements.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Lift students according to established guidelines.
• Establish cooperative working relationships and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist the bus driver in maintaining order on school bus.
• Consult with the bus driver on student documentation.
• Communicate with teachers and parents about student issues.
• Assist parents and school personnel with safe loading and unloading of students.
• Communicate with classroom aides, teachers, principals, and parents as appropriate.
• Maintain knowledge of Emergency Evacuation procedures.
• Attend in-service meetings and training courses as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Recordkeeping

Lift heavy objects (minimum 50 lbs)

Understand children with special needs

Communicate effectively

Team coordination

Communication

Job description

Job Details

• Position Type: Transportation/ Special Education Bus Monitor
• Date Posted: 8/12/2025
• Location: District 304 Transportation Center

Position: Special Education Bus Monitor/Aide

Department: Transportation

FTE: Part-time (hours TBD)

Job Description

Title: Special Education Bus Monitor/Aide

Summary

Assist school bus driver in maintaining order while bus is in operation; maintain proper records and documentation; assist student loading, unloading and seating arrangements as required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the bus driver in maintaining order on school bus; monitor and assist students while bus is in operation.
• Consult with and assist bus driver in documentation of student information, recordkeeping and completing route surveys.
• Assist driver in assuring seat belts, harnesses and wheel chair clamps are secured as required.
• Assist parents and school personnel with safe loading and unloading of students.
• Communicate with classroom aides, teachers, principals, and parents concerning student background, medical problems and behavior as appropriate.
• Maintain current knowledge of Emergency Evacuation procedures.
• Assist handicapped children on and off the bus; lift children as required; assure responsible adult meets students leaving the bus.
• Attend in-service meetings and training courses as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain proper records and documentation.
• Assist student loading, unloading and seating arrangements as required, including the ability to lift heavy objects (minimum 50 lbs).
• Understand and relate to children with special needs.
• Lift students according to established guidelines.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

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