School Bus Monitor (Carolina Forest Area) (2026-2027 One Year Only Position)

Horry County Schools

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Job Details

Job ID:

5916292

Application Deadline:

Sep 11, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted:

Today

Job Description

Job Title:

School Bus Monitor – Transportation

Supervisor:

Area Bus Supervisor and/or Rotating Supervisor

Terms of Employment:

180 days

Job Summary:

The primary responsibility of this role is to assist the bus driver, if needed, by providing additional supervision and behavioral support, ensuring a safe, orderly, and respectful environment during student transportation.

Essential Duties

Supervise student behavior while boarding, riding, and exiting the school bus

Reinforce established safety protocols and behavior expectations consistently

De-escalate conflicts and intervene in disruptive behavior as needed

Promote and model respectful, positive behavior among students

Collaborate with the bus driver to maintain a calm, focused environment

Document student behavior daily using data collection forms

Report ongoing issues or concerns to the Transportation Department

Assist in emergency situations, if necessary

Must be familiar with school bus braking procedures in case of an emergency

Other Duties

Perform additional duties deemed appropriate by the Transportation Supervisor.

Job Specifications

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Support Personnel

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required)

At least 18 years of age

High school diploma or equivalent required

Not required to have SC CDL endorsement

Verbal and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills

Ability to remain calm, patient, and consistent under pressure

Successfully pass the Physical Performance Test

Reliable, punctual, and professional demeanor

Commitment to student safety and positive behavior support

Provide a negative TB test

Proof of American Citizenship or Employment Authorization.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and reach with hands and arms; walk; sit; stoop or kneel; crouch or crawl. Additional physical requirements include the following:

Physically capable of frequently lifting or moving up to 125 pounds;

Must be able to exit through the rear emergency exit of the bus;

Must be able to drag 125 pounds 30 feet in 30 seconds;

Must be able to go up and down the school bus steps rapidly three times;

Must be able to hold the brake pedal down for sixty (60) seconds;

Must be able to alternate quickly between the throttle and the service brake;

Must be able to open and close a manually operated bus service door;

Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus;

Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time;

Manual dexterity for the purpose of using a telephone and data entry;

Read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids;

Hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone; and

Speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in person and on the telephone.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Pay Grade:

102 Regular Support Staff - Plan 0200

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This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator or supervisor. Horry County Schools reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time without prior notice.

Position Type:

Full-time