School Bus Monitor

Liberty School District 53

Transportation

• Liberty, Missouri This job is also posted in Liberty Public Schools
  Job Details
  

Job ID:

5919636

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Sep 09, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description

Transportation Monitor (School Bus Monitor)

The Bus Monitor provides support within the student transportation services area with specific responsibilities for assisting special education students during transport to and from school and/or special activities; and ensuring the safety and sanitation of assigned vehicles.

This is a 10-month position with summers off. (Optional availability for summer school shifts)

Full-Time School Bus Monitors are eligible for benefits as listed below.

Benefits Free Medical, Dental & Vision insurance options 100% district paid life insurance, and short term & long-term disability

Generous time off policy

Retirement Plans

• Pension (PEERS), 403(b) and 457(b)
  
• Benefits overview is published on our website: LPS Benefits Overview
  Hours
  Monday through Friday
  Split Shift, 5:30 am
• 8:30/9:30 am and 1:45 pm to 5:30 pm (Potential availabilty for mid shift: 11:30 am to 1:30 pm)
  Hours may vary depending on route and inclement weather
  Pay
  $15.83
• $19.

87 per hour (based on relevant work experience)

Job Duties

Assists special education students and other passengers by providing safe loading and unloading from buses during normal transport and emergency situations.

Secures students and/or their equipment (e.g. restraints, wheel chair tie downs, seat belts, etc.)

Assists bus driver to ensure a clean, safe environment for student passengers (e.g. sweeping, mopping, washing windows, disposing of trash, etc.)

Enforces rules/regulations and maintains student safety and well-being.

Interacts with teachers and parents by effectively communicating with students and dealing with behavioral issues that impact safe transportation.

Monitors students with special needs until released to teacher, instructional assistant, parent, etc.

Documents student activities, conveys information, and/or complies with established guidelines. (e.g. incident reports, passenger misconduct, etc.)

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required

Related job experiences desired (paraprofessional, CNA, Direct Support Professional, etc)

CPR/First Aid Certificate/AED preferred, or willingness to obtain

Must pass a pre-employment background check; DOT physical exam, drug test, and criminal justice fingerprint/background clearance.

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Liberty Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and promotes a drug free workplace. We have multiple opportunities and welcome you to apply for any position you feel you are qualified to perform. Applicants for Liberty Public Schools must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Position Type:

Full-Time