Bus Monitor

Job Description

Rochambeau, The French International School of Washington, DC (Rochambeau), has an opening for a BUS MONITOR– Part-Time for the 2025-2026 school year.

Location :  Bethesda, MD Reports to :  Director of Transportation

Job Type :  Part-time, split shift, hourly, non-exempt

Salary Information :  $17.50 per hour. Not benefits eligible.

Rochambeau, a coeducational day school, offers an exceptional blend of the French curriculum and a robust English program to a diverse student body of over 1,700, from Preschool to 12th grade. Our school thrives on diversity, housing over 80 nationalities. We steadfastly promote a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Bus Monitor ensures the safe and orderly transportation of students to and from school. This role involves actively supervising students, managing behavior, assisting with safe boarding and exiting, and enforcing bus rules. The Bus Monitor maintains accurate records, conducts bus inspections, and acts promptly in emergencies to ensure student well-being. The Bus Monitor serves as a crucial support to the bus driver, fostering a positive and safe environment for all student passengers.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES :

These duties and responsibilities are intended only as examples of the various types of job duties to be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is a similar, related, or logical assignment to the position.

Expectations in the Role :

Cultivate a positive and safe environment by fostering an atmosphere of respect and responsibility in all interactions.

Communicate supportively and professionally in both written and spoken exchanges with all members of the school community.

Contribute positively to a collaborative, mission-focused culture with all school constituents.

Build and maintain effective relationships with students, faculty, and staff, contributing proactively as part of a highly collaborative administrative team.

Demonstrate a high degree of cultural competency and a strong commitment to working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Maintain the strictest confidentiality on all sensitive matters.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Ensure student safety and well-being on and around the school bus during boarding, transit, and exiting. This includes actively monitoring student behavior, enforcing bus rules, and preventing the use of unsafe objects.

Collaborate with the bus driver to manage student conduct, maintain a secure environment, and facilitate communication.

Effectively manage student behavior, de-escalate unruly or disrespectful situations, and clearly explain bus rules to foster a positive and orderly atmosphere.

Maintain accurate and timely records and documentation, including notes on disciplinary issues via iPad. Assist bus drivers with student record-keeping and communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Perform thorough pre- and post-trip bus inspections (walk-throughs) to ensure no students are left behind and follow all "all clear" procedures.

Facilitate the safe and orderly loading and unloading of students at bus stops and school. Ensure students are only released to authorized adults; remain with any unreceived students and follow departmental notification policies.

In the event of an accident or emergency, ensure the safe evacuation of students and adult passengers and prepare the ridership list. Maintain current knowledge of and facilitate Emergency Evacuation procedures.

Report any accidents, incidents, or traffic violations incurred by the Bus Driver to the supervisor or a member of management.

Assist in maintaining the vehicle's interior in a clean and safe operating condition.

Attend in-service meetings and training courses as assigned.

Check school email daily.

Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

High School Diploma / GED (or equivalent) desired.

Proficient in using technology, specifically iPads, for student registration and other tasks.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Strong attention to detail and a service-oriented approach.

Ability to interact and communicate respectfully and effectively with students and staff members in a cooperative manner.

Availability to work a split shift, typically starting at 6 : 00 AM and concluding between 6 : 30 PM and 7 : 30 PM, with punctual and regular attendance.

Bilingual French / English language desired.

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, work in all weather conditions, including rain, snow, heat, cold, etc, and maintain physical mobility, including extended sitting, walking, standing, twisting, and stair climbing.

Ability to respectfully interact with children and successfully clear a background check.

Special Notes

In accordance with Maryland House Bill 486, Rochambeau is required to contact all former employers to request information relating to child sexual abuse or sexual misconduct involving the applicant. If you would like additional information, please visit House Bill 486.

All final candidates will be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions will also be asked.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Rochambeau is an equal opportunity employer and is deeply committed to serving its community, advancing access and equity, and ensuring that all individuals are welcomed and valued. All applicants are protected under Federal law from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age and genetics or any other basis protected by law. Rochambeau is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community and strongly encourages all qualified individuals to apply. For an applicant requesting assistance with the employment application process, please contact Human Resources at (301) 798-4802 or belkel@rochambeau.org. For more information about Rochambeau, please visit the Rochambeau website.