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Base pay range
$20.36/hr - $20.36/hr
General Description: The Bus Monitor ensures the safety of children as they are transported from the Neighborhood (proximity) School to the schools where the English Language Learner Programs are located. Bus Monitors are assigned at the bus stop or on the bus and work a morning and an afternoon shift. Hours of work and schedule are determined on an annual basis based on program enrollment and program needs.
Qualifications
Fluency in English and ability to communicate effectively
Ability to maintain a safe and orderly environment
Ability to establish good working relationship with children, parents, bus driver, and other staff
Bilingual preferred
Responsibilities
Assist children in getting on the bus and to assigned seats
Take attendance as children enter the bus
Ensure that students have appropriate name tags
Ensure children remain seated during transport
Maintain order and behavior of children on the bus so the driver will not be distracted from safe driving
Report any unsafe behavior to the Principal and ELL Director
Maintain a positive and calm attitude and use a quiet voice while on the job
Assist the children in getting off the bus safely
Release children only to persons who are parents/guardians or those designated by the parent/guardian
Allow only students in grades three and up to walk to their homes from the neighborhood without an adult with parental permission
Ensure that those students in grades K - through 2 who are not met by a designated adult are returned to the sending school for parental contact; contact the school when this occurs
Check the bus to assure there are no children remaining on the bus at the end of each route
Inform ELL Office of any changes in ridership
Other duties as required
Terms of Employment
Seasonal/Yearly Appointment
Summer School Program Schedule: July 7, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Rate: $20.36 per/hour
Reports to: MLE Director, Director for SPELL Elementary Program, & Assistant Director for SPELL Elementary Program
The Somerville Public School does not discriminate in its programs, facilities or employment of educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, home status, marital/civil union status, sex/gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, place of birth, national origin, ancestry, cultural identity, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals' group or interferes with their ability to learn or work.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Distribution and Supply Chain
Industries
Truck Transportation
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