Bus Monitor

Position Type:
Transportation

Date Posted:
7/23/2026

Location:
Transportation Garage/Office


Position Type: Full-Time, Monday through Friday hours vary

Salary: Pay Rates: Entry $16.00| Intermediate $17.50 | Experienced $20.00

Reports To: Transportation Operations Manager

About Us

The Francis Howell School District (FHSD) is dedicated to ensuring the safe and efficient transportation of students, particularly those with special needs. We value professionals who are committed to maintaining a secure and supportive environment for our students.

Job Summary

The Bus Monitor assists students with special needs during transport to and from school and/or activities. This role ensures the safety and sanitation of assigned vehicles and supports the overall safety of students during loading, transit, and unloading.

Key Responsibilities

• Student Assistance:
  Assist students with special needs and other passengers, ensuring safe loading and unloading during both routine and emergency situations.
• Behavioral Management:
  Instruct students to enforce rules and regulations, maintaining their safety and well-being.
• Monitoring:
  Supervise students' needs until they are released to a teacher, instructional assistant, parent, etc., ensuring the safe transportation of all passengers.
• Incident Reporting:
  Prepare reports (e.g., incident reports, passenger misconduct) to document activities and comply with established guidelines.
• Emergency Preparedness:
  Secure students and their equipment (e.g., restraints, wheelchair tie-downs, seat belts) to ensure their safety.
• Training and Development:
  Attend unit meetings, in-service training, and workshops to gather necessary information for job performance.
• Other Duties:
  Perform other related tasks as assigned to ensure the efficient functioning of the work unit.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Job-related experience is desired.

Skills:

• Preparing and maintaining accurate records.
• Operating equipment used in transporting students with special needs.
• Adherence to safety practices.

Knowledge:

• Basic math.
• Understanding written procedures.
• Safety practices and procedures.

Abilities:

• Schedule activities, meetings, and events.
• Work with a wide diversity of individuals.
• Solve practical problems with data and equipment.
• Maintain confidentiality and work as part of a team.

Benefits

FHSD offers a competitive benefits package for eligible employees, including:

• Medical and dental plan options
• Vision coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• District-paid basic life insurance
• District-paid Short Term Disability
• Paid holidays

Family coverage, long-term disability, and additional life insurance options are available at the employee's expense.

Physical Demands

• Frequent: Sitting.
• Occasional: Walking.
• Significant: Lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; fine finger dexterity.

Work is generally performed in a hazard-free environment.

We look forward to receiving your application and potentially welcoming you to the FHSD team!

Attachment(s):

• Bus Monitor.pdf