School Bus Monitor

2023-2024 School Year. 

A bus monitor will work under the supervision of a bus driver who rides in a van or bus on designated routes transporting school pupils, or clients to and from school or locations.

In addition, a bus monitor may ride a bus or van to assist and monitor clients on private charter trips

Bus monitors may work with loud and disruptive clients

Monitors may also work with handicapped individuals

Monitor pupils and daily school bus activities to ensure proper student conduct at all times, and adherence to proper and safe behavior standards on the bus

Maintain attendance and ridership records and assign seating as necessary to ensure good student behavior

Observe and learn established bus routes so that when substitute drivers are operating the bus, directional and routing assistance can be given

As requested by the Operations Manager or Dispatcher, verify route turn for turn sheets and note any route changes with written notes

As requested by the Operations Manager or Dispatcher, make additional directional or landmark notations on bus route sheets to assist future, new, or substitute bus drivers

As requested by the Operations Manager or Dispatcher, observe and track route timing, such as total time en-route;

     time between stops; loading and unloading times or any other requested information for the purpose of establishing route efficiency

Ensure safe loading and unloading of students on and off the bus

As required, verify student use of seat belts and assist with securing or removing belts

Assist bus driver with sweeping and cleaning bus interior

Establish and maintain effective communications and working relationships with bus drivers, district personnel, students and parents

All other duties as assigned