Bus Monitor

School Bus Monitor

School Bus Monitors are responsible for assisting children with getting on and off of the school bus safely. Furthermore, they are responsible for their safety while aboard the bus ensuring that students are properly seated. School Bus Monitors must ensure that children get off of the bus at the correct stop and they are being released to proper parent/guardian. The minimum age requirement for a School Bus Monitor is 21.

School Bus Monitors are primarily responsible for assisting children with getting on and off of the school bus at all times.

Responsibilities include:

1. Ensuring children are properly seated and facing forward at all times and remain seated while the bus is in motion.
2. Ensuring children are wearing their seatbelts at all times when servicing special needs vehicles.
3. Ensuring children are allowed off of the bus at their proper stop and are released to their guardian/parent if so applicable.
4. Maintaining order aboard the school bus at all times.
5. Following basic principles of child safety at all times.
6. Establishing good relationships with their bus driver(s), school staff, parents and children.
7. Ensuring all children safely get on and off of the bus at school or at the completion of their bus run.
8. Possessing active listening skills and understanding what children, parents and staff are attempting to communicate to you. You must have the ability to convey information effectively.
9. Possessing problem solving skills incorporating sensitivity along with speech clarity and perceptiveness.
10. Following general rules when caring for children.
11. Having knowledge of public safety and security policies and procedures.
12. Assessing the needs of children and those around them. Having knowledge of child behavior is imperative and show an ability to exercise appropriate disciplinary techniques.
13. Having knowledge of relevant equipment aboard their vehicles, policies and procedures.
14. Having hours and a work schedule that are determined on an annual basis.
15. Being employed on a part time, seasonal basis and only working when school is in session.
16. Refraining from the use of obscene or harsh language.
17. Wearing clothing that is appropriate as outlined in the dress code expectations issued to each employee at the start of employment or the school year.
18. Conducting themselves in a professional manner at all times.
19. Being self motivated and possessing the ability to work with minimum supervision.
20. Working both morning and afternoon shifts daily.
21. Use of tobacco products and electronic devices is strictly prohibited.

Minimum qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Associates Degree preferred
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Must be City of Springfield resident
• Hourly Rate $17.88

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Springfield Public Schools is a cultural gem in Western Massachusetts that is committed to providing a learning environment that opens the doors of infinite possibilities to our amazing students and staff. We strive to equip each of our approximately 24,000 students with learning experiences that enhance their knowledge and critical thinking skills. We are the 3rd largest district in Massachusetts. Our district has over 44 languages spoken and over 60 countries represented by both students and staff. We foster a positive and professional environment in our schools and worksites where people feel valued, respected, supported, seen and heard. Our students and staff share their ideas and perspectives, learning from and appreciating each other. We are a district that is committed to equity and excellence.

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In addition to offering competitive salaries and benefits, we provide numerous cutting-edge professional development opportunities for all staff. We let our data shape the professional development of the district, therefore, it is relevant and actionable. We support our teaching staff with mentors such as instructional leadership specialists and effective educator coaches to work with them throughout the year in lesson planning, data analysis and management. Our district offers career advancement opportunities and is invested in "Grow our Own" and educational pipeline programs. These programs help our staff achieve a college degree or lead to certification pathways.

The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions, ancestry, age, disability, or military service, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation. The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or homelessness.

NONDISCRIMINATION EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT

The Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status.

NOTICE OF SEX NONDISCRIMINATION

Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment.

Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the Springfield Public Schools' Title IX Coordinator, View email address on click.appcast.io, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights at or both.

The Springfield Public School's sex nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located on the Springfield Public Schools website,

To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, please refer to View email address on click.appcast.io