Bus Monitor (Anticipated Vacancy 2026-2027)

Paulding County Schools

Transportation - Dallas, Georgia This job is also posted in PCSD Career Opportunities

Job Details

Job ID:

5935297

Application Deadline:

May 31, 2027 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description

Please note: This position is an "Anticipated Vacancy," meaning it is not tied to a specific opening at this time. Instead, it provides an opportunity for interested candidates to apply and be considered for future openings as they become available. This allows our hiring managers to build a strong and diverse pool of qualified candidates to consider when positions do become available.

All School Bus Monitors will be initially hired on as Substitute School Bus Monitors and must complete all required monitor training and testing through the Paulding County School District Transportation Department. Upon successful completion of the training and testing, candidates will be eligible to work as a Substitute School Bus Monitors in the Transportation Department. They will also become eligible to transition to the position of Bus Monitor as those positions become available, at the discretion of the Transportation Department.

Qualifications:

Minimum of high school diploma or GED Must hold or be eligible for a valid CPR/First Aid card

Such alternatives to the above qualifications that the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

The Paulding County School District reserves the right to accept alternatives to some of the above requirements

Physical Demands:

Sitting for extended periods of time

Hearing and speaking to exchange information

Reaching, pulling and pushing to operate lift door and necessary equipment

Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to accommodate student equipment needs

Climbing steps

Reaching overhead, above the shoulders or horizontally

Seeing to monitor passengers

Lifting a minimum of 50 pounds

Ability to physically perform evacuation of the bus in the event of an emergency

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Knowledge of laws, policies and procedures as stated in the Driver Reference Guide
• Assists handicapped students with boarding, sitting and leaving the bus safely, as needed
• Assists students in wheelchairs by loading and securing chairs before departure and assures students are safely fastened into seats, as needed
• Secures adaptive and assistive services
• Maintains order and discipline among passengers on the bus
• Administers first aid to passengers as needed

All staff are expected to fully adhere to the ethical standards set forth by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission, continuously demonstrating a strong understanding of the tasks and responsibilities their roles require. Moreover, they must embody the core belief that every action we take is driven by a commitment to the best interests of our students.

Applicants will be selected for interview. Please do not contact local schools. It is the policy of the Paulding County School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity, or service.

Vacancies posted for a minimum of ten (10) calendar days. Emergency vacancies posted for a minimum of five (5) calendar days.

The Paulding County School District uses the E-Verify system to verify eligibility for employment in the United States.

Position Type:

Substitute

Salary:

up to $13.73 Per Hour