Part-Time Bus Monitor Job – School Transportation Support Role (2026)

If you enjoy working with children and want a meaningful part-time job in a school setting, the Bus Monitor / Substitute Bus Monitor position offers a great opportunity. This role plays a vital part in ensuring student safety and maintaining positive behavior while students are transported to and from school.

With steady hours during the school year and a supportive work environment, this position is well-suited for reliable individuals who are passionate about student care and safety.

Job Overview

Position Title: Bus Monitor / Substitute Bus Monitor
Department: Transportation
Reports To: Transportation Supervisor
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Type: Part-time
Pay Rate: $11.76 per hour
Term of Employment: 180 days (school year)
Work Location: In-person

Role Summary

Under occasional supervision, the Bus Monitor assists the school bus driver in ensuring that students are safely boarded, transported, and dropped off. The role requires attentiveness, behavior management skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and school staff.

Key Responsibilities

Bus Monitors are responsible for maintaining a safe and orderly bus environment. Duties include:

Assisting the bus driver with students during boarding and de-boarding
Monitoring and maintaining appropriate student behavior on the bus
Ensuring student safety at loading and unloading areas
Securing special equipment that may accompany students
Communicating professionally with students, parents, and employees
Attending required safety meetings and in-service training sessions
Preparing and maintaining accurate reports as assigned
Performing additional duties as directed by the Transportation Supervisor

Required Skills & Qualifications

Core Skills

✅ Behavior management
✅ Basic math skills

Education & Experience

Must be 18 years or older
High School Diploma or GED preferred
Genuine interest in working with children
No prior certification or license required

Skill Requirements Explained

Language Skills

Ability to read basic words and recognize number patterns
Ability to speak and write simple, clear sentences

Mathematical Skills

Add and subtract two-digit numbers
Multiply and divide by 10s and 100s
Perform basic calculations involving money, weight, distance, and volume

Reasoning & Judgment

Apply common-sense understanding to follow instructions
Analyze situations and make sound decisions related to student safety
Solve practical problems in real-time transportation environments

Physical Demands

This role requires physical awareness and stamina, including:

Frequent sitting with occasional standing and walking
Bending and twisting of the neck and trunk
Repetitive hand and arm movements
Ability to observe surroundings and student behavior
Vision requirements include close vision, color recognition, depth perception, and peripheral vision

Reasonable accommodations may be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).