Bus Monitor (2026-2027)

Job Description

2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

Hazelwood School District Bus Monitor The purpose of the Bus Monitor is to assist students while they are being transported to and from school; and to provide a consistent environment, discipline and guidance for the students while they are on the bus. Reports To: Director of Transportation Responsibilities Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance. Monitor student behavior to diffuse situations and prevent distractions to the driver or injury to students/passengers. Develop positive relationships with students, school staff, and parents. Be vigilant and alert to student activity while on the bus as well as at the bus stop. Report observations and incidents (discipline, accidents, inappropriate behavior) to the School Safety and Transportation departments. Report any actions taken by students to initiate confrontation, disruption or disturbance. Communicate and remind students of bus safety requirements, school rules and provide general behavioral guidance. Respond to and report emergency situations to address immediate safety concerns. Work as a team with the bus driver to create and achieve positive behavior standards on the bus. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Possess a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent. Split shift availability necessary. Good verbal communication skills. Ability to exercise tact, diplomacy and good judgment in dealing with students, faculty, and parents. Knowledge and understanding of children. Problem solving skills. Ability to properly analyze situations and adopt effective courses of action. Possess maturity and ability to understand appropriate interactions with others. Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job. Period of employment: the school term or nine and one-half (9.5) months annually. Equal Opportunity Employer. Revised April 2026. Hazelwood School District Transportation – Florissant, Missouri #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education