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School Bus Monitor

Operational-level

Also known as: Bus Monitor, School Bus Aide, School Bus Assistant, School Bus Attendant

Government & Public ServicesBachelor's Degree

Job Description

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.
Student TransportationChild SupervisionSchool SafetyEducationPublic ServicesSafety ManagementPolice & MilitaryGovernment

A Day in the Life

You arrive at the bustling bus depot in your city, the air thick with the hum of engines and morning chatter. You grab your uniform vest, clipboard, and two-way radio. You head to your assigned bus, greeting Brenda, your driver, as you step inside. Before students arrive, you quickly check the bus: ensure aisles are clear, emergency exits are accessible, and the first-aid kit is stocked, just part of your essential safety scan.

Skills employers are looking for in 2027

Software and technologies flagged by O*NET as Hot or In-Demand for this role.

Hot technologies
Microsoft Windows

Job Outlook 2025-2035

Projected growth

-1.9%

US average: +3.5%

Job openings

13,400

per year (US)

Jobs today

76,700

in 2025 → 75,300 (2035)

Typical entry education

High school diploma or equivalent

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook.

Work Environment

How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.

Email & digital communication
Moderate
Working in a team
High
Contact with others
High
Freedom to make decisions
High
Time pressure
Moderate
Time spent sitting
High
Working outdoors
Moderate
Indoor, climate-controlled
Low
Dealing with customers
Moderate
Level of competition
Low

Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)

Future Perspective

Stable Job Market

This field maintains steady employment levels with consistent demand. Job opportunities remain available with moderate competition.

Career ladder

Often before this role

  • Aide-enseignant(e)
  • Aide en garderie
  • Assistant(e) de transport

Where it can lead

  • Chauffeur(euse) d'autobus scolaire
  • Coordinateur/trice des transports scolaires
  • Agent(e) de sécurité scolaire

Impact of AI on this Job

AI's direct impact on school bus monitors will likely be limited, as human interaction and supervision remain crucial for student safety and behavior management. However, AI could enhance safety systems in buses, optimize routes for efficiency, or streamline incident reporting, reducing administrative tasks and allowing monitors to focus more on student well-being.

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Salary

$35,100

Median annual wage, BLS 2025

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum educational requirement for this position

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