School Bus Monitor

First Student • Grandview, MO

21d

About The Position

The School Bus Monitor/Aide provides operational oversight and day-to-day assistance to drivers to support the safe operation of routes. The role includes monitoring passenger welfare, helping students board and exit, supporting bus inspections and emergency procedures, and communicating with drivers, school personnel, students, and parents. The role requires English proficiency for training, safety communications, company policies, employment documents, and other job-related communications, as required by applicable regulations.

Requirements

• Good verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Early morning availability.
• Judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage high degrees of stress.
• English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Know the route and remain alert to monitor passenger welfare while en route.
• Communicate behavior problems and conditions at various stops to the driver.
• Assist with pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections.
• Assist students during loading and unloading.
• Cooperate and communicate with school personnel, students, and parents.
• Attend safety and training meetings.
• Conduct emergency bus evacuations, including using the emergency exit door.
• Open and close service doors and move up and down bus steps multiple times daily.
• Clean the inside of the bus.
• Assist the driver when necessary to safely direct the vehicle backward.

Benefits

• $15.00 per hour starting wage.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Positive and rewarding work environment.
• Training.

What This Job Offers

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