Bus Monitor - IDEA Weslaco Pike (2026-2027)
About The Position
The Bus Monitor will ride buses and help the driver ensure the safe and orderly transportation of students with disabilities. This role requires the ability to follow verbal instructions, communicate effectively, and operate safety and adaptive equipment. The Bus Monitor will be responsible for supervising students, managing their behavior, and communicating with teachers and parents. Familiarity with bus routes and schedules is also necessary, along with the ability to follow emergency procedures and administer first aid if needed. The role involves working irregular hours and maintaining emotional control under stress, with frequent walking, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling, as well as moderate lifting and carrying. The working environment includes exposure to outside elements, vehicles, machinery, extreme temperatures, and vehicle fumes.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Ability to follow verbal instructions and communicate effectively
- Ability to operate safety equipment and adaptive equipment
- Ability to work well with children with disabilities
Nice To Haves
- License or Certification (not specified)
- Familiarity with all routes to and from school campus
- Help driver keep bus clean
- Work irregular hours as needed
Responsibilities
- Lift and carry students with disabilities on and off the bus according to their individual needs.
- Supervise students as they board and leave bus and cross street.
- Take children into building and help them find their way.
- Learn and adapt to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
- Manage student behavior and report student discipline problems to appropriate administrator.
- Communicate with teachers and parents on a daily basis regarding student behavior while on bus.
- Become familiar with all routes to and from school campus to be of assistance to driver.
- Maintain an updated route schedule.
- Supervise use of seat belts, harnesses, or car seats by students.
- Follow emergency procedures and help driver administer first aid, if necessary.
- Operate equipment according to established safety procedures.
- Follow established procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting, assisting students, etc.
- Become familiar with and follow procedures established by transportation and special education offices.
- Help driver keep bus clean.
Benefits
- Dental and vision plans
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Parenting benefits
- Generous vacation time
- Referral bonuses
- Professional development
- Relocation allowance (if applicable)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
