School Van Monitor

Beacon Mobility • Wilbraham, MA

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About The Position

The School Van Monitor assists students with boarding and exiting the vehicle and helps ensure they arrive safely at their destinations. The role focuses on maintaining a safe environment for students while allowing the Driver to concentrate on driving. The Monitor may work with school-age children with special needs and provides guidance and direction to students as needed.

This position is listed at 20–25 hours per week, with split shifts. An example schedule is 5:30 a.m.–9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.; exact hours depend on the assigned route. Pay is $18.54 per hour. Paid classroom and on-the-job training are offered.

Van Pool Transportation partners with school districts to transport students, including students with special needs, to and from educational settings. The company describes its approach as meeting each student’s individual requirements and providing service to its school district partners.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be able to pass a background check, CORI/SORI checks, and a drug screen.
• Must communicate effectively in spoken and written English.
• Must have the physical capability to safely install car seats and booster seats.
• Must be able to follow written and verbal directions and instructions from supervisors.
• Must be willing to work effectively with school-age children with special needs.
• Lifting may be required.

Responsibilities

• Safely assist students as needed, including helping them enter and exit the vehicle.
• Help students use lap and shoulder belts and secure them in car seats and booster seats.
• Monitor student behavior and provide appropriate guidance, feedback, and direction when necessary.
• Report unsafe or inappropriate student behavior to management.
• Follow management directions and implement assigned corrective steps.
• Communicate with students, parents, teachers, and Van Pool staff.
• Use the two-way radio system while demonstrating effective interpersonal communication.
• Follow written and verbal directions and instructions from supervisors.
• Work effectively with school-age children with special needs.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan option
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Paid classroom training
• Paid on-the-job training

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed