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

 

This position involves responsibility for the operation of a school bus in the transporting of children to and from school-related activities. A School Bus Driver is responsible for the safety and conduct of the children who are passengers. The work is performed under general supervision with considerable leeway allowing the operator in carrying out the details of the work. Does related work as required.

Typical Work Activities

• Operates a school bus on a regular schedule or on special occasions;
• Checks the operating condition of the bus before starting on a trip;
• Reports any operational defect to the immediate superior;
• Informs children about safety practices;
• Maintains orderly conduct of children on a bus;
• Keeps interior and exterior of vehicle clean and neat;
• May be required to operate a station wagon or other similar vehicle;
• May be required to perform minor maintenance tasks on the vehicle;
• Maintains records of mileage, routes, times, and incidents;
• Prepares and maintains maps of routes and pick-up points;
• Performs a variety of related duties as required.

Full performance knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal characteristics

Good knowledge of driving safety practices and traffic laws and regulations; ability to operate a bus under difficult driving and road conditions; ability to make minor repairs to the vehicle; ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions; ability to get along well with children and command their respect; mechanical aptitude.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of Certified Driver’s License with a “S” School Bus endorsement at time of appointment. Drivers must be at least 21 years of age and must satisfy the requirements for School Bus Driver set forth in the Rules and Regulations of the New York State Commissioner of Education.