Bus Monitors

Bus Monitors And/Or Transportation Aides

The Scituate School Department is looking for Bus Monitors and/or Transportation Aides to work on elementary and secondary bus routes. Hours vary. (morning/afternoon or both shifts) A bus monitor is a person who, generally under the supervision of a bus driver rides in a van or bus over designated routes transporting school pupils, or clients to and from school or locations. In addition, a bus monitor may ride a bus or van to assist and monitor clients on private charter trips. Bus monitors may work with loud and disruptive clients. Monitors may also work with handicapped individuals. Duties include monitoring pupils and daily school bus activities to ensure proper student conduct at all times, and adherence to proper and safe behavior standards on the bus. Maintain attendance and ridership records and assign seating as necessary to ensure good student behavior. Observe and learn established bus routes so that when substitute drivers are operating the bus directional and routing assistance can be given. Verify route turn for turn sheets and note any route changes with written notes. Make additional directional or landmark notations on bus route sheets to assist future new or substitute bus drivers. Observe and track route timing, such as total time en-route; time between stops; loading and unloading times or any other requested information for the purpose of establishing route efficiency. Ensure safe loading and unloading of students on and off the bus. Verify student use of seat belts and assist with securing or removing belts. Assist bus driver with sweeping and cleaning bus interior. Establish and maintain effective communications and working relationships with bus drivers, district personnel, students and parents. All other duties as assigned. Must pass a Federal BCI.