Bus Monitor

Job Overview

As a Bus Monitor at NovaPath, you’ll support the safe and respectful transportation of all students, including those with special needs. You’ll assist with boarding, seating, and behavior management while ensuring a positive and secure experience for every rider. This is a hands-on, student-facing role ideal for caring, attentive professionals who want to make a daily difference.

Job Overview

As a Bus Monitor at NovaPath, you’ll support the safe and respectful transportation of all students, including those with special needs. You’ll assist with boarding, seating, and behavior management while ensuring a positive and secure experience for every rider. This is a hands-on, student-facing role ideal for caring, attentive professionals who want to make a daily difference.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist students on and off the bus, including mobility support

  • Monitor student behavior and ensure safety rules are followed

  • Communicate concerns to the driver or dispatch promptly

  • Help secure wheelchairs, safety belts, and harnesses as needed

  • Provide emotional and physical support to students during transport

  • Maintain a calm, supportive presence on every route

  • Document incidents and maintain daily ride logs


Key Responsibilities

  • Assist students on and off the bus, including mobility support

  • Monitor student behavior and ensure safety rules are followed

  • Communicate concerns to the driver or dispatch promptly

  • Help secure wheelchairs, safety belts, and harnesses as needed

  • Provide emotional and physical support to students during transport

  • Maintain a calm, supportive presence on every route

  • Document incidents and maintain daily ride logs


Requirements

  • Patience, compassion, and professionalism

  • Ability to assist students with physical disabilities or behavioral needs

  • Strong communication skills with children, parents, and staff

  • Clear background check and drug screening

  • Punctual and dependable attendance

  • Previous childcare or school transportation experience is a plus

  • CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)


Requirements

  • Patience, compassion, and professionalism

  • Ability to assist students with physical disabilities or behavioral needs

  • Strong communication skills with children, parents, and staff

  • Clear background check and drug screening

  • Punctual and dependable attendance

  • Previous childcare or school transportation experience is a plus

  • CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)


Job info

Part-Time

Chicago

Flexible

$ 23.00

Part-Time

Chicago

Flexible

$ 23.00

Part-Time

Chicago

Flexible

$ 23.00

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Looking for safe, efficient, and tech-enabled school transportation? Let NovaPath simplify your routes and elevate your student transportation experience.

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Connect with NovaPath today!

Looking for safe, efficient, and tech-enabled school transportation? Let NovaPath simplify your routes and elevate your student transportation experience.

Trusted Safety Standards

Real-Time GPS Tracking

Eco-Friendly Fleet Options

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Connect with Us today!

Looking for safe, efficient, and tech-enabled school transportation? Let NovaPath simplify your routes and elevate your student transportation experience.

Trusted Safety Standards

Real-Time GPS Tracking

Eco-Friendly Fleet Options