AIDE – MONITOR Position Available In Bucks, Pennsylvania

AIDE – MONITOR

Job Category:

Aide

Requisition Number:

AIDEM002780

Posting Details

Posted:

June 6, 2025
Part-Time
On-site
Locations
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Levittown, PA 19057, USA Job Details

Description Job Summary:

A bus monitor is a person who, generally under the direction of a bus driver, rides in a van or bus over designated routes transporting school pupils or clients to and from school or other designated 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 special needs individuals.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Monitor pupils and daily school bus activities to ensure proper conduct at all times, and adherence to proper and safe 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 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

Required Skills/Abilities-Essential Functions:

Ability to comprehend and follow oral and written instructions
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors and co-workers
Ability to communicate clearly with students, drivers, school officials, and parents
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may work in outside weather conditions and be exposed to heat, cold, wet and/or humid weather conditions
The noise level in the work environment is moderately loud
Attend work on a regular and dependable basis
Ability to successfully pass state and/or federal required Background Checks
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job
Ability to comply with all policies and procedures established by company

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalent
Must be at least 18 years of age
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving history
Certificate of training in first aid and CPR, if required by local contract
A first aid endorsement of the special driver’s certificate or a certificate of training in first aid and a certificate of training for CPR, if required by local contract Physical Requirements with

Examples:

Getting on and off the vehicle to assist challenged riders In parking lots, in aisles on board bus, walk around vehicle for daily inspections Closing door, pushing wheelchairs, opening emergency door and equipment opening and closing windows Opening and closing doors as well as operating all hand and foot controls, checking bus fluids Secure themselves correctly in the factory-installed driver’s seat belt unassisted. Turning the steering wheel, shifting the transmission. Driving a bus. Secure themselves correctly in the factory-installed driver’s seat belt unassisted. Announcing streets, talking with passengers, or speaking on the radio. Keeping aware of general traffic conditions, stopped vehicles, traffic signals, viewing color or traffic lights, inspecting vehicle, monitoring passengers. Listening to traffic sounds, emergency vehicles, passenger inquiries, monitor radio, detect mechanical problems.

Stooping / Stretching

Picking up and securing young or challenged passengers, securing wheelchairs, inspecting under the bus. Supervising passenger boarding and exiting, operating lift controls. Lifting challenged passengers into their seats, wheelchairs and other equipment; assisting passengers in an emergency to evacuate the bus, lifting hood to perform pre-trip inspection and installation of tire chains Assist students in simulated and real emergency evacuation situations. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. STA is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants; Returning military are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. Must be eligible to work in the US without restrictions. Equal Opportunity Employer
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