Bus Monitor

Position Type:
Transportation Classifed/School Bus Monitor

Date Posted:
5/15/2026

Location:
Transportation

Closing Date:
Until Filled

Report to the dispatcher for job assignments before AM routes and PM start time.

Assisting students during pick up, transport and discharge at designated locations.

Depending on needs of department you can expect, on a daily basis, the possibility of being assigned a route/activity that may/will exceed your estimated punch out time.

Assist on field trips when needed.

Maintain order on the school bus. Reports the names of unruly passengers on the appropriate referral form.

Review daily the special needs of students on the bus. Report changes to Special Education Routing Dispatcher in writing.

Assist in maintaining the cleanliness of the bus.

Files all required reports.

Assist the driver in the proper securement of car seat, vest, wheelchair and special devices.

Ability to adapt to the special needs of students.

Bilingual a plus

Must be at least 21 years of age

Ability to supervise groups of students

Knowledge of (or ability to learn) Car seat, Vest and Wheelchair securement

Able to pass physical (pre-employment and yearly), includes T.B, drug and alcohol testing

Ability to successfully complete bus monitor certification program

$20.54 Per Hour

Medical/Vision and Dental coverage through BCBSIL (full-time employees only)

FSA and Dependent DayCare accounts (full-time employees only)

Life and AD&D insurance

403B

IMRF is offered based on the number of hours worked

SCHOOL BUS MONITOR

VACANCY: The Valley View Public School District is seeking individuals to fill positions of School Bus Monitors for the safe transportation of students.

JOB SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Transportation Director for Special Services, this individual is responsible for the safety of students on the school bus during the assigned routes. Bus Monitors, when needed, will assist with field trips, extra curricular activity runs, etc. normally within a 50 miles radius of Valley View District boundary, but occasionally to more distant locations.

Some of these duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Report to the dispatcher for job assignments before AM routes and PM start time.
• Assisting students during pick up, transport and discharge at designated locations.
• Depending on needs of department you can expect, on a daily basis, the possibility of being assigned a route/activity that may/will exceed your estimated punch out time.
• Assist on field trips when needed.
• Maintain order on the school bus. Reports the names of unruly passengers on the appropriate referral form.
• Review daily the special needs of students on the bus. Report changes to Special Education Routing Dispatcher in writing.
• Assist in maintaining the cleanliness of the bus.
• Files all required reports.
• Assist the driver in the proper securement of car seat, vest, wheelchair and special devices.
• Ability to adapt to the special needs of students.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bilingual a plus
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Ability to supervise groups of students
• Knowledge of (or ability to learn) Car seat, Vest and Wheelchair securement
• Able to pass physical (pre-employment and yearly), includes T.B, drug and alcohol testing
• Ability to successfully complete bus monitor certification program

PAY SCALE AND BENEFIT DISCLOSURE:

Pay:

• $20.54 Per Hour

Benefits:

• Medical/Vision and Dental coverage through BCBSIL (full-time employees only)
• FSA and Dependent DayCare accounts (full-time employees only)
• Life and AD&D insurance
• 403B
• IMRF is offered based on the number of hours worked

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applicants should apply online at www.vvsd.org and upload a letter of application with resume and three letters of recommendation, dated within the last twelve (12) months.

SELECTION PROCEDURE: iInterviews with selected applicants will be held as soon as practicable.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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