Bus Attendant (SY22-23)

For school year 2022-23 we are offering the following bonus for bus monitors, AFSCME FNS workers, per diem substitutes paid at per diem rate, sub nurses, standby cab monitors:

Initial Hire Bonus: BPS shall pay an initial hiring bonus of $500 after the first 20 days worked for the district in one or more of the listed roles.
Regular Retention Bonus: BPS shall pay $250 for each 10 days worked through the end of SY 22-23.

By applying to this position you are put on a list of candidates interested in
being a Transportation Attendant (bus monitor). Schools will contact candidates when a
position is available.

Transportation Attendants (Bus Monitors) are responsible for monitoring and
assisting students while they are being transported to and from school.
Transportation Attendants report to the Principal/Headmaster of the assigned
school.

Responsibilities:
1. The primary responsibility of a Transportation Attendant (Bus Monitor) is to
attend to the general supervision of all students on the vehicle.

2. To cover a monitor-required route, Transportation Attendants (Bus Monitors)
must board the vehicle before or at the first stop on the route and remain on
the vehicle at all times until every student has reached his or her stop.

3. Transportation Attendants (Bus Monitors) should ride with the students in the
back of the vehicle and not in the front seat unless only the front seat is
available.

4. Transportation Attendants (Bus Monitors) are required to assist students in
and out of the vehicle if necessary.

5. Transportation Attendants (Bus Monitors) are required to check the vehicle to
insure that all students have exited at the appropriate stops.

6. Transportation Attendants (Bus Monitors) must exhibit proper behavior at all
times. Transportation Attendants (Bus Monitors) are role models and should not
engage in horseplay or arguments with students.

7. Transportation Attendants (Bus Monitors) must ensure that all students wear
seat belts where necessary.

8. Students should not be allowed to leave the vehicle anywhere other than their
assigned stops. If a student leaves the vehicle without authorization,
Transportation Attendants (Bus Monitors) direct the driver to contact the
dispatcher immediately.

9. Students must be prohibited from consuming food or beverages, smoking, or
bringing radios on the vehicle. Transportation Attendants (Bus Monitors) must
also abide by these rules.

10. In the event of an absence, Transportation Attendants (Bus Monitors) must
notify the school to which you are assigned at least one-half hour prior to your
scheduled reporting time for the morning and/or at least two hours prior to your
scheduled reporting time for the afternoon.

11. Transportation Attendants (Bus Monitors) are also responsible for performing
other related duties as directed by their supervisors.

Required:
1. Must be 18 years of age or older
2. High School Diploma or GED
3. Must live in the City of Boston or be willing to move to the City of Boston
if hired.