Bus Monitor

Position Type:
Transportation/Bus Aide/Monitor

Date Posted:
7/20/2026

Location:
Transportation

Closing Date:
Until Filled Description:
Ride buses and help driver ensure safe and orderly transportation of students with disabilities. All employees of SMSD are expected to act with integrity, support, and demonstrate our core values, communicate in a clear and respectful manner, and seek to continuously improve self-performance and processes.
Job Summary:
Student Management
1. Lift and carry students with disabilities on and off the bus according to their individual needs.
2. Supervise students as they board and leave bus and cross street.
3. Take children into building and help them find their way.
4. Learn and adapt to each student's special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
5. Manage student behavior and report student discipline problems to appropriate administrator.
6. Communicate with teachers and parents on a daily basis regarding student behavior while on bus.
7. Become familiar with all routes to and from school campus to be of assistance to driver.
8. Maintain an updated route schedule.
Safety
9. Supervise use of seat belts, harnesses, or car seats by students.
10. Follow emergency procedures and help driver administer first aid, if necessary.
11. Operate equipment according to established safety procedures.
12. Follow established procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting, assisting students, etc.
Other
13. Become familiar with and follow procedures established by transportation and special education offices.
14. Help driver keep bus clean.
15. Work irregular hours as needed.
16. Maintain confidentiality.
17. Must be team oriented and able to assist in the care and safety of all children on the buses.
18. Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, responsible, and exemplifies the SMSD behaviors.
19. Regular attendance is required.
20. Perform all other duties as assigned by transportation supervisor.

Equipment Used:
Wheelchair lift, ramp, lock, and special needs adaptive equipment



Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress.
Frequent walking, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling
Moderate lifting and carrying.
Work outside and inside; work around vehicles and machinery with moving parts;
Moderate exposure to extreme temperatures and vehicle fumes.

Qualifications Profile

Education/Certification:
Not specified
Experience:
None

Special Knowledge/ Skills:
• Ability to follow verbal instructions and communicate effectively
• Ability to operate safety equipment and adaptive equipment
• Ability to work well with children with disabilities

FLSA Status: Non-exempt
PAY GRADE B01

Salary: Compensation Plan