FRAMINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS

DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL EDUCATION

TITLE: 

Summer SPED Bus Monitors

Bus Monitor

(July 7, 2025-August 5, 2025)

POSITION SUMMARY:

Assist the bus driver in maintaining discipline while the bus is in operation. Maintain proper records and documentation. Assist with student loading, unloading, and seating arrangement in order to deliver Framingham Public Schools’ high expectations for achievement, equal access to high levels of instruction, the achievement of academic proficiency for all students, and the closing of the achievement gap among subgroups within the schools.  

OUR MISSION:

Framingham Public Schools is committed to excellence for all students. A core value, embedded in the district’s philosophy and goals, is that “all children will learn” offering equitable access to education to all of our students hinges largely on providing the highest quality teachers in every school and classroom.  

Diversity among teachers undoubtedly advances the academic achievement of students. Compliance obligations establish the baseline; as a district, Framingham Public Schools are committed to achieving, developing, and maintaining a workforce reflective of the rich racial, linguistic, and cultural diversity of our students. Framingham Public Schools aims to teach our children, and ourselves, to be culturally proficient and inclusive in order to live, learn, and work together in a vibrant and diverse world.  

Indeed, Framingham Public Schools is committed to inspiring our school community to be accepting and willing to learn from individuals with differing backgrounds. Our goal is to reflect the diverse community we serve and create a great place to work for everyone by embracing the individual skills, perspectives, and experiences our people bring to the workplace and harnessing these for high performance and improved service delivery. We want our employees to feel included, valued, and respected and have access to equal opportunity, which supports full participation at work. Framingham Public Schools seeks to retain the diverse talent in our workforce and support our people to maintain a long and productive working career.

Framingham Public Schools is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from minorities and women.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

High School diploma or G.E.D. Certificate

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Knowledge of safe practices concerning bus transportation, basic record-keeping techniques, and health, and safety regulations

SKILLS AND ABILITY:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Thorough knowledge of the practices, methods, and techniques used in the administration and supervision of all programs in a school; excellent skill in oral and written communications; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school officials, parents, teachers, support staff, and associates.  Flexibility will be essential. Ability to work effectively with a diverse population. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

• Assist the bus driver in maintaining discipline on the school bus;
• Monitor and assist students while the bus is in operation;
• Consult with and assist the bus driver in documentation of student information, record-keeping, and completing route surveys;
• Assist the driver in assuring seat belts, harnesses, and wheelchair clamps are secured as required;
• Assist parents and school personnel with safe loading and unloading of students
• Coordinate seating of pre-kindergarten students are required by State Transportation Guidelines;
• Communicate with classroom aides, teachers, principals, and parents concerning student background, medical problems, and behavior as appropriate;
• Maintain current knowledge of Emergency Evacuation procedures;
• Assist handicapped children on and off the bus and escort children across the street upon return home;
• Lift children as required;
• Assure responsible adult meets students leaving the bus;
• Attend in-service meetings and training courses as assigned;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move about and may be required to traverse occasionally throughout the school building. The employee must also often remain in a stationary position for considerable periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is expected to lift at least 20 lbs (i.e. books, school supplies, etc.). The employee must frequently use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and use hand strength to grasp tools. Occasionally s/he operates a computer and other office productivity machinery (i.e., a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer). The employee must be able to input information into a computer and as well as read material from a computer monitor as well as handwritten or printed matter with or without visual aids. The employee must be able to communicate effectively with students, parents, and other staff members in person and on the telephone. In the classroom, the employee must be able to see and hear on a continuous basis in order to ensure the safety of students as well as speak frequently to provide instruction. On rare occasions, it may be necessary to move quickly across even or uneven surfaces. The employee will be working in a normal school environment with an acceptable level of noise. The employee interacts with students, parents, and other staff members. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being and work output of students.

REPORTS TO:  

Program Coordinator

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Not Applicable. 

FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) CLASSIFICATION:

This position is classified as non-exempt.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Covered under Framingham School Committee Policy.

Framingham Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Framingham Public Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the District has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Framingham Public Schools expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.