School Bus Monitor(s)

The role of the School Bus Monitor is to assist children with getting on and off the bus safely. They must also
ensure that children are in their assigned seats, if applicable. They must make sure that children get off the
bus at the correct stops and that they are being released to the proper guardians.
KEY RESPONSIBILITES:
➢ Ensuring that students remain safely seated while the bus is in motion.
➢ Maintaining order on the bus.
➢ Understanding and following written and verbal instructions.
➢ Following basic principles of early childhood development and establishing good relationships with the children, bus driver, the parents, and the staff.
➢ Ensuring that there are no children left behind after the bus route is completed and pick up any trash left behind on the buses.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS:
➢ Active listening skills, instructing skills, speaking skills, and verbal expression skills.
➢ Give full attention to what children, parents, or other staff are saying.
➢ Communicate in age-appropriate language so that the student understands what is being relayed to
them.
➢ An awareness of school transportation policy; WBE policy; safety procedures; Incident Report
Procedures.
➢ Current First Aid and CPR certification.
➢ Interested applicants must provide a cover letter, resume, and three references.
➢ Current vulnerable sector screen (criminal background check).
COMMITMENT: Monday to Friday for 7-9 a.m. and 2:30-4:30 p.m. bus runs
DEADLINE: ONGOING UNTIL FILLED
DIRECT APPLICATIONS TO: “School Bus Monitor”
Wiikwemkoong Board of Education
34 Henry Street
Wikwemikong, ON P0P 2J0
Email: applications@wbe-education.ca
Tel: 705-859-3834 Fax: 705-859-3787
Preference will be given to Indigenous applicants. Self-identification is encouraged. *Only those
selected for an interview will be contacted.