Bus Monitor

Bus Monitor Job ID: 5814898 Application Deadline: Jul 09, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC) Posted: Jul 02, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: To Be Determined Job Description Bus Driver/Monitor. Policy # JD6. Reports to: Director of Business Services and the Transportation Coordinator. Job Goal: To transport students to and from a variety of school sites and assure their safety while passengers in the school bus. Employees in this classification receive general supervision within a framework of standard policies and procedures. This job class is responsible for ensuring the safety of all passengers including special education students while operating the assigned bus and for ensuring the assigned bus is in a safe operating condition at all times. Drivers may be assigned to dive wheelchair buses. Essential Duties and Performance Responsibilities Drive a school bus safely in accordance with time schedules; transporting students to and from their homes, a variety of school sites and on field trips as assigned. Operate a two‑way radio. Oversee the loading and unloading of students, releasing students to authorized individuals; assure that seat belts are fastened. May operate a special ramp bus; load and unload students in wheelchairs on and off bus; inspect wheelchairs for operational safety and permit only properly functioning wheelchairs to load. Operate ramp, assure seat belts are fastened, position wheelchairs in bus, and secure the wheelchair. Maintain order and proper discipline of passengers; resolve disputes, document and report severe disciplinary cases. Conduct established safety and operational inspection of assigned vehicle daily. Assure maintenance of bus in safe and clean operating condition; report needed mechanical repairs, sweep interior of bus daily and wash windows, service bus with gas. Follow assigned route for drop‑off and pickup of students; provide other transportation needs as requested by supervisor, and adjust route for new and/or dropped students. Monitor students with special health problems while in bus; receive written or oral instructions, be aware and alert to any signs of difficulty following prescribed instructions and procedures, and call for emergency assistance. Replay messages and memos between parents and school staff to appropriate personnel. Maintain a variety of records and reports including but not limited to mileage, routing, maintenance, and time schedules. Attend meetings, programs, and in‑service training as assigned. Maintain current required licenses and certificates. Notify appropriate individuals of any delays in scheduled route. Assist with other routes when breakdown or other unusual circumstances occur as assigned. Perform other related duties as assigned. Qualifications High School Diploma. Thorough knowledge of the layout of the Town of Bourne. Good driving record and driving skills. Ability to read written instructions and directions. Ability to interact well with children, parents, educators, caregivers, and others. Must be able to communicate in writing information concerning students’ behavior and vehicle issues. Possession of a valid Massachusetts class B (CDL) driver’s license with passenger and school bus endorsement, valid medical card, valid DTE certification. Ability to continuously pass random drug and alcohol testing. Ability to establish and maintain proper conduct and safety of passengers on school bus. Ability to accept and/or relate to students with a variety of exceptional needs. Knowledge of proper safety requirements of individual wheelchairs. Ability to exercise good judgment and extreme caution while operating a school bus. Ability to remain calm in an emergency situation. Ability to recognize mechanical safety hazards in bus. Ability to meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform the required duties. Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of duties. Physical Demands Physical stamina and stature to load, unload, and secure wheelchair students. Skill to operate electrical/manual lifts on ramp buses. Moderate physical effort generally required in driving for extended periods of time; ability to physically assist some students to and from the bus may be required. Ability to lift a minimum of 75 pounds in case of emergencies or equipment failure. Work is generally performed outdoors in a motor vehicle, with regular exposure to variable weather and road conditions; also has regular exposure to loud noises and noxious odors associated with vehicle operation and maintenance. Must operate a school bus as prescribed by MGL Chapter 90, operate a two‑way radio/cell phone, may use hand tools for general care and maintenance of equipment. Fuel bus, check all fluids and replace as needed, may have to replace bulbs and flashers as needed. Terms of Employment Per Diem as scheduled Monday-Friday to be determined by the Director of Business Services at a rate set by the Bourne School Committee. Position Type: Part‑time. Contact Information Susan Downing, Transportation Coordinator 75 Waterhouse Rd Bourne, Massachusetts 02532 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr