Bus Monitor Substitutes for 2026-27

Staunton City & Schools • Staunton, VA

1d • $14

About The Position

The Bus Monitor assists with the safety of students with handicaps while they load and unload and while traveling to and from school. The position is in the Transportation Department and reports to the Coordinator of Transportation. The monitor secures students using harnesses, seat belts, wheelchair locks, or other safety equipment; maintains discipline according to division regulations; instructs riders about responsible passenger behavior; and responds to emergencies and evacuation drills. The monitor must know each student's physical and/or emotional handicap and perform other duties as assigned. This is a substitute position for the 2026–27 school year, listed at $14.22 with no benefits.

Requirements

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
• Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to operate radio communication equipment when necessary.
• Meet state physical examination requirements.
• Ability to deal with the exuberant behavioral characteristics of youthful riders.
• Ability to lift and/or carry children as required.
• Ability to recognize problems and move quickly to solve them.

Nice To Haves

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of high school is preferred.
• Experience working with school-age populations is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Secure each student in their location using a harness, seat belt, wheelchair locks, or other safety equipment.
• Maintain discipline in accordance with division regulations.
• Instruct riders on being responsible passengers.
• Stay alert and exercise good judgment concerning emergencies.
• Assist in emergency evacuation drills in accordance with division regulations.
• Know the physical and/or emotional handicap of each student on the bus.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed