Bus Matron

About Leaders In Our Neighborhood Charter School:


Leaders In Our Neighborhood (LION) Charter School's mission is to develop the character of each student. We unite students, families, and staff in helping each individual achieve their best academically, and in sports, the arts, and service to the community. We believe that passion for learning, self-discovery, leadership, and social conscience are the foundation for success in college and fulfillment in life.


We believe that all children, regardless of their neighborhood, race, or income, are gifted with special talents to offer the world, and that school is a place for students to develop the skills and mindsets needed to become their best selves. Furthermore, we assert that human beings are more complex than annual data points, and that the fulfillment of a person's life correlates not simply to test scores, but even more so to their relationships with others and the content of their character. With our family partnership and character approach model, we focus on helping students develop their character and the skills they need for life through rigorous academics, self-discovery, and family involvement.

Position Summary:

Assist school bus drivers in ensuring the safety of students by supervising the students while the bus is in operation; assist student loading, unloading and seating arrangements as required; notify Deans or Director of Operations of any behavioral issues. Bus Matron will board the school bus at the first stop and ride with the students until they arrive at school. Duration of work period is about 2 hours- morning responsibilities end around 8am and afternoon responsibilities end around 4pm.


Core Responsibilities & Essential Duties:

• Maintains discipline on school buses; monitors and assists students while the bus is in operation; maintains proper seating arrangements.
• Ensures seat belts are being worn by all students riding the bus and assists elementary school children in buckling and unbuckling seat belts.
• Assists parents and school personnel with the safe loading and unloading of students.
• Coordinates seating with school personnel for students with prior behavioral issues.
• Maintains current knowledge of Emergency Evacuation procedures; assists drivers in emergency situations.
• Maintains regular attendance and notifies Director of Operations prior to any absences.
• Boards the bus at the first stop on the morning route and arrives at school no later than 10 minutes before dismissal for the evening route.
• Reports all injuries, disciplinary issues, and vandalism to the Director of Operations.
• Check the bus thoroughly after each trip. Look under seats, behind seats, and all other areas where the view is obstructed to make sure all children have exited the bus and that their belongings are not left on the bus.
• Distribute notes and information to parents as directed by LION Staff.
• Ensures that no parents or other adults enter or board the bus.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Presents a positive character model for our students and parents.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Completion of the New York City Department of Education Office of Pupil Transportation School Bus Escort Basic Training Program.
• Completion of CPR training provided by the school
• Ability to perform safety procedures
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to lift 30-50lbs.

Salary Range: $38.20 per run

All compensation is aligned with our LION pay scale. Salary is commensurate with experience, education, and certification (Teacher positions only). While the posted range reflects the anticipated compensation, the exact compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including qualifications and internal equity.