Centralia-Bus Monitor (Transportation) 2024-25

Centralia School District

Job Description

Bus Monitor

Reports to: Director of Transportation                     Location: Transportation Department

Bargaining Unit: Public School Employees              FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Summary: 

Bus monitors work alongside bus drivers to manage student behavior, maintain order, and assist with loading and unloading buses.

Required Qualifications:

●        High School Diploma or equivalent

●        Ability to communicate effectively, possess awareness of self and others, listen actively, be patient, incorporate humor/lightheartedness into work, be empathic, possess a growth mindset, and be customer-service oriented

●        Ability to support the District’s vision, mission, goals, and culture code including the belief that all students can succeed

●        Ability to work with students in a productive, positive manner

●        Ability to work with colleagues in a professional, courteous manner

●        Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations

Preferred Qualifications:

·       Ability to speak Spanish

·       Experience working with youth

·       Experience working with diverse populations

Essential Functions:

·       Assists with loading and unloading students and possibly student equipment on school buses or vans

·       Ensures all students behave in a safe manner

·       Redirects student behavior when appropriate

·       Assists medically fragile students with loading and unloading on buses

·       Assists with behavior management of students as outlined in the student’s individual education plan

·       Works collaboratively with administration

·       Assists drivers in maintaining order, minimizing disruptions, and maintaining safety

·       Administers first aid to students if appropriate

·       Attends trainings as directed or appropriate

·       Develops and maintains appropriate relationships with other staff, families, and students

·       Other duties as assigned

Salary:  $19.22 - $23.64 depending on experience

Work schedule: 6.25 hours per day, M-F, 192 days per school year

Benefits: 11 paid holidays; 3 personal leave days; 12 sick leave days; health insurance including medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance; State retirement; other fringe benefits as outlined in the Public School Employees’ Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Application Procedures:

Interested individuals should apply online at www.edjobsnw.org AND submit a letter of interest to Gibb Kingsley, Director of Transportation at gkingsley@centralia.wednet.edu. Internal candidates only need to submit a letter of interest.