School Bus Monitor
2026-2027 School Year
The District is seeking qualified candidates for the position of School Bus Monitor for the 2026-2027 school year.
A School Bus Monitor works under the supervision of the Bus Driver and Transportation Department to help ensure the safe transportation of students to and from school and other approved destinations. The position requires monitoring student behavior, assisting students as needed, and supporting safe bus operations.
Responsibilities Include:
- Monitor students during transportation to ensure safe and appropriate behavior at all times.
- Assist with the safe loading and unloading of students.
- Verify student use of seat belts and assist with securing or removing restraints as needed.
- Maintain attendance and ridership records and assign seating when necessary.
- Support students with special needs and assist individuals with disabilities as required.
- Observe and learn established bus routes to provide routing assistance to substitute drivers when necessary.
- Assist the Operations Manager or Dispatcher with route verification, route timing observations, and documentation of route changes.
- Make route and landmark notations to support future, new, or substitute drivers.
- Monitor route efficiency by observing travel times, stop times, and loading/unloading procedures as requested.
- Assist the Bus Driver with maintaining a clean and orderly bus interior.
- Establish and maintain positive working relationships with students, parents, drivers, district staff, and community members.
- Work effectively with students who may be loud, disruptive, or require additional supervision.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma.
Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District is committed to building a culturally responsive and inclusive environment that encourages, embraces, and celebrates diversity.
The District is in compliance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability.