Bus Monitor

Busmonitor for the 2026-2027 school year.

4hours/day

Williamstown Independent Schools

Job Description-Bus Monitor

TITLE: BUS MONITOR

QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate

JOB GOAL: Assist school bus driver in maintaining discipline while bus is in operation; maintain proper records and documentation; assist student loading unloading and seating arrangements as required.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the bus driver in maintaining discipline on school bus; monitor and assist students while bus is in operation.
• Consult with and assist bus driver in documentation of student information record-keeping and completing route surveys.
• Assist driver in assuring seat belts harnesses and wheel chair clamps are secured as required.
• Assist parents and school personnel with safe loading and unloading of students; coordinate seating of pre-kindergarten students as required by State Transportation Guidelines.
• Communicate with classroom aides teachers principals and parents concerning student background medical problems and behavior as appropriate.
• Maintain current knowledge of Emergency Evacuation procedures.
• Assist handicapped children on and off the bus and escort children across street upon return home; lift children as required; assure responsible adult meets students leaving the bus.
• Attend in-service meetings and training courses as assigned..
• Operate equipment including wheelchairs tie-downs seat belts harnesses mechanical lift and other adaptive equipment as necessary.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Safe practices concerning school bus transportation.
• Basic record-keeping techniques.
• Applicable sections of the KAR and other applicable laws.
• Health and safety regulations.

ABILITY TO:

• Maintain proper records and documentation.
• Assist student loading unloading and seating arrangements as required.
• Understand and relate to children with special needs.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Lift students according to established guidelines.
• Maintain current knowledge of Emergency Evacuation procedures.
• Maintain routine records.
• Observe health and safety regulations.