Centralia- School BusManagement Monitor(Transportation) 26-27

Reports to: Director of Transportation Location: Transportation Department

Bargaining Unit: PSE FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Classification: Bus Management Monitor

Job Summary: The Student Management Bus Monitor works alongside school bus drivers to promote a safe orderly and respectful transportation environment for students riding general education routes. The monitor serves as a behavior management resource on the bus supporting drivers in the performance of student oversight to ensure drivers can focus on the safe operation of the vehicle.

This position actively supervises students during loading transportation and unloading; reinforces district expectations; assists with emergency preparedness; and communicates concerns to transportation administration. The position emphasizes positive student interactions conflict resolution de-escalation techniques and proactive behavior management.

Required Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Ability to communicate effectively possess awareness of self and others listen actively be patient incorporate humor/lightheartedness into work be empathic possess a growth mindset

Ability to support the districts vision mission goals and culture code including the belief that all students can succeed

Ability to work with students in a productive positive manner

Ability to work with colleagues in a professional and courteous manner

Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with youth

Experience working with diverse populations

Experience managing large groups of students.

Minimum of three (3) years of work experience in any of the following environments: Student transportation school buildings childcare coaching youth sports camp counselor

Experience with conflict resolution.

Ability to speak Spanish

Transportation - School Bus Student Management Monitor July 2026

Essential Functions:

Assist drivers in maintaining a safe orderly and respectful bus environment

Monitor student interactions for appropriate behaviors and mitigate conflicts before escalation

Promote positive student behavior through encouragement and relationship building; utilizing positive behavior intervention strategies

Redirect inappropriate behaviors using district-approved techniques.

Mediate disagreements between students

Assist in developing seating arrangements to improve student behavior

Model respectful communication and professionalism in all interactions

Reinforce expectations rather than simply enforcing consequences.

Communicate safety concerns promptly and professionally

Support emergency evacuations and bus drills

Help maintain a calm environment during delays traffic incidents or emergencies

Administers first aid to students if appropriate

Attends training as directed or appropriate

Develops and maintains appropriate relationships with other staff families and students

Work collaboratively and respectfully with other cooperative personnel and other District staff

Possess clear communication skills conflict management and resolution skills fallibility diplomacy flexibility patience awareness (of self and others) and trustworthiness

Other duties as assigned

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

Build positive relationships with students

Maintain professional boundaries

Remain calm under pressure

Exercise sound judgment

De-escalate conflicts

Communicate effectively with students of all ages

Work collaboratively with drivers and transportation staff

Follow written and verbal directions

Maintain confidentiality

Flexible and adapts to changing bus routes and situations

Salary: $20.05 - 24.66 per hour depending on qualifications

Work schedule: Five (5) hours per day - 192 days per year

Benefits: 12 paid holidays; 12 sick leave days; 3 personal days; health benefits including medical dental vision life insurance and long-term disability insurance; State retirement; other fringe benefits as outlined in the Public School Employees Collective Bargaining Agreement

Application Procedures:

Interested individuals should apply online at AND submit a letter of interest to Gibb Kingsley Director of Transportation at .