School Bus Monitors
What they do
Maintain order among students on a school bus. Duties include helping students safely board and exit and communicating behavioral problems. May perform pretrip and posttrip inspections and prepare for and assist in emergency evacuations.
Expected pay range
Expected pay range
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About school bus monitors
Tasks they perform
- Announce routes or stops.
- Assist disabled children or children with psychological, emotional, or behavioral issues with boarding and exiting the school bus.
- Buckle seatbelts or fasten wheelchair tie-down straps to secure passengers for transportation.
Licenses and Certifications
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Certifications
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