[None] Announce routes or stops.
  DWAs: Provide transportation information to passengers or customers.

[None] Assist children with disabilities or children with psychological, emotional, or behavioral issues with boarding and exiting the school bus.
  DWAs: Assist students with special educational needs.

[None] Buckle seatbelts or fasten wheelchair tie-down straps to secure passengers for transportation.
  DWAs: Assist customers to ensure comfort or safety.

[None] Clean school bus interiors by picking up waste, wiping down windows, or vacuuming.
  DWAs: Clean vehicles or vehicle components.

[None] Direct students boarding and exiting the school bus.
  DWAs: Assist patrons with entering or exiting vehicles or other forms of transportation. | Assist passengers during vehicle boarding.

[None] Direct students evacuating the bus during safety drills.
  DWAs: Assist patrons with entering or exiting vehicles or other forms of transportation.

[None] Escort young children across roads or highways.
  DWAs: Assist motorists or pedestrians.

[None] Evacuate students from the school bus in emergency situations.
  DWAs: Assist customers to ensure comfort or safety. | Assist patrons with entering or exiting vehicles or other forms of transportation.

[None] Guide the driver when the bus is moving in reverse gear.
  DWAs: Communicate with others to coordinate vehicle movement.

[None] Monitor for trains at railroad crossings and signal the bus driver when it is safe to proceed.
  DWAs: Monitor traffic signals. | Communicate with others to coordinate vehicle movement.

[None] Monitor the conduct of students to maintain discipline and safety.
  DWAs: Monitor student behavior, social development, or health.

[None] Open and close school bus doors for students.
  DWAs: Operate vehicles or material-moving equipment.

[None] Operate a wheelchair lift to load or unload wheelchairs.
  DWAs: Assist disabled or incapacitated individuals.

[None] Prevent or defuse altercations between students.
  DWAs: Mediate disputes.

[None] Report delays, accidents, or other traffic and transportation situations to dispatchers or other bus drivers, using phones or mobile two-way radios.
  DWAs: Notify others of emergencies, problems, or hazards.

[None] Respond to students' questions, requests, or complaints.
  DWAs: Provide transportation information to passengers or customers.

[None] Talk to children's parents or guardians about problematic behaviors, emotional or developmental problems, or related issues.
  DWAs: Discuss child development and behavior with parents or guardians. | Provide counsel, comfort, or encouragement to individuals or families.

[None] Write and submit reports that include data such as the number of passengers or trips, hours worked, mileage driven, or fuel consumed.
  DWAs: Record operational details of travel.

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:9.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Integrity (imp:8.00) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:7.00) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Cooperation (imp:6.00) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Social Orientation (imp:5.00) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Self-Control (imp:4.00) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Stress Tolerance (imp:3.00) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Dependability (imp:2.65) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Cooperation (imp:2.34) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Integrity (imp:2.32) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Self-Control (imp:2.30) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Social Orientation (imp:2.20) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Empathy (imp:2.17) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cautiousness (imp:2.14) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Stress Tolerance (imp:2.03) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Optimism (imp:2.02) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Empathy (imp:2.00) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Attention to Detail (imp:1.74) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Sincerity (imp:1.72) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Perseverance (imp:1.46) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation (imp:1.31) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility (imp:1.22) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.05) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Optimism (imp:1.00) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Adaptability (imp:0.99) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Initiative (imp:0.67) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Achievement Orientation (imp:0.54) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:0.06) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Attention to Detail () — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:-0.36) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Innovation (imp:-0.54) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 78,420
  annual_median    : $35,100
  annual_pct10     : $28,130
  annual_pct25     : $31,760
  annual_pct75     : $37,760
  annual_pct90     : $43,250
  annual_mean      : $35,150
  hourly_median    : $16.88

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Washington ($42,330)
  lowest_state     : Mississippi ($23,500)
  dispersion_ratio : 1.801x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (50 total) ---
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:   37,190  median: $  35,520
  Educational Services                     emp:   32,040  median: $  34,230
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    6,730  median: $  36,330
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:    1,910  median: $  32,930
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:      480  median: $  34,430
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:       40  median: $  32,850

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (6 total) ---
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:   37,190  median: $  35,520
  Educational Services                     emp:   32,040  median: $  34,230
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    6,730  median: $  36,330
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:    1,910  median: $  32,930
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:      480  median: $  34,430
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:       40  median: $  32,850

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matched_title      : Bus monitor
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wikidata_qid       : Q4852922
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wikipedia_url      : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bus_monitor
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--- WIKIPEDIA FULL TEXT ---
A bus monitor, bus attendant or bus assistant is someone who assumes responsibility for the safety of children on a school bus. Specific tasks may include:

Helping to load students onto the bus
Ensuring students are well behaved
Assisting the driver
Conducting safety drills
With the advancement of technology, AI Bus Monitors are now being used to enhance child safety and provide real-time tracking of nursery and school children. These systems use artificial intelligence to monitor student behavior and ensure safe transit from home to school. 
A bus monitor can also be responsible for people with special needs.  These tasks can include but are not limited to:

Loading and unloading wheelchairs
Putting proper safety equipment on riders
Knowledge of their special needs passengers
Ability to stay calm during an emergency
Bus monitors are also subjected to meetings and different types of training for the job.  The training is for ensuring their knowledge is up to date with safety and others kinds of procedures.  It is the bus monitor's responsibility to make sure their passengers make it to their destination safely.  They are also responsible of knowing the general area of where their stops are and the laws and regulations there.


== See also ==

Bus conductor
Bus driver
Bus monitor bullying video


== References ==

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Bus monitor bullying video (similarity: 0.4889)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bus_monitor_bullying_video
  QID: Q4852988
  Extract: "Making The Bus Monitor Cry" is one of three videos filmed in June 2012 which focused on a bus monitor, who was targeted for bullying by four seventh graders attending Greece Athena Middle School. The video went viral and received numerous video responses and news coverage. A donation campaign title

  Title: Greece Central School District (similarity: 0.4082)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greece_Central_School_District
  QID: Q5601591
  Extract: The Greece Central School District is a public school district in New York State that serves approximately 14,000 students in the town of Greece in Monroe County with over 3,700 employees and an operating budget of $180 million.

  Title: The Lost Bus (similarity: 0.3226)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lost_Bus
  QID: Q125153299
  Extract: The Lost Bus is a 2025 American survival drama film directed by Paul Greengrass, who co-wrote the screenplay with Brad Ingelsby based on the 2021 book Paradise by Lizzie Johnson. It stars Matthew McConaughey, America Ferrera, Yul Vazquez and Ashlie Atkinson. It portrays a fictionalized version of th

  Title: Desegregation busing (similarity: 0.3590)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desegregation_busing
  QID: Q2382217
  Extract: Desegregation busing was a civil rights measure in the United States that came to national prominence in the 1970s. The goal of desegregation busing was to diversify the racial make-up of public schools by transporting students to more distant areas with less diverse student populations. Typically, 

  Title: Boston desegregation busing crisis (similarity: 0.3774)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_desegregation_busing_crisis
  QID: Q4948229
  Extract: The desegregation of Boston public schools (1974–1988) was a period in which the Boston Public Schools were under court control to desegregate through a system of busing students. The call for desegregation and the first years of its implementation led to a series of racial protests and riots that b

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wikipedia_note       : Wikipedia confirms the core responsibilities including student safety, behavior management, driver assistance, and safety drill coordination. The definition aligns closely with O*NET task descriptions.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
School Bus Monitors ensure student safety and order during transportation to and from school. They assist with boarding, secure passengers, manage behavioral issues, and help with emergency evacuations. This protective services role requires minimal formal preparation but demands high reliability and safety awareness.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A typical day involves announcing route stops and directing students during boarding and exit procedures. Monitors buckle seatbelts and secure wheelchair tie-downs to ensure passenger safety during transport. They supervise student behavior throughout the journey, addressing any disruptions or safety concerns. When needed, they escort young children across roads and highways, and guide drivers during reverse movements or railroad crossings. Monitors also conduct safety drills, prepare for potential emergency evacuations, and perform basic cleaning tasks like picking up waste and wiping down windows.

WHO THRIVES:
This role suits individuals with high dependability and integrity who can remain alert and cautious in dynamic environments. Success requires strong cooperation skills and social orientation to effectively manage diverse groups of children. Those who thrive are patient, observant, and comfortable with authority, able to remain calm under pressure while maintaining firm but caring supervision. The work appeals to people who find meaning in protecting children and contributing to their daily safety and well-being.

CAREER ENTRY:
Entry typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with minimal formal training needed beyond safety protocols and emergency procedures. Most employers provide on-the-job training covering student management techniques, safety equipment operation, and emergency response. Background checks and clean driving records are standard requirements given the protective nature of the role.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Career advancement often leads to positions as School Bus Drivers with additional commercial licensing and training. Some monitors transition to educational support roles like teaching assistants or crossing guards. Experience in student supervision and safety protocols can also open opportunities in school security or transportation coordination roles.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
According to BLS OEWS May 2025, School Bus Monitors earn a median annual wage of $35,100, with employment of 78,420 nationwide. Wages range from $28,130 at the 10th percentile to $43,250 at the 90th percentile, showing geographic variation from Mississippi ($23,500) to Washington ($42,330). The largest employment sectors are Transportation and Warehousing (37,190 employed) and Educational Services (32,040 employed). Demand correlates with school enrollment and transportation needs, making this a stable but geographically dependent field.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
This role has low automation risk due to its fundamentally human-centered nature involving child supervision and safety. While vehicle technology may advance with improved safety systems, the need for human oversight of student behavior, emergency response, and personalized assistance for children with disabilities remains irreplaceable.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [task_similarity] Bus Drivers, School (53-3051.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles involve student transportation safety, emergency procedures, and vehicle operations in school settings.
    data: Both conduct safety drills
    data: Both assist with student boarding/exit
    data: Both work in same transportation environment
  [skill_overlap] Crossing Guards and Flaggers (33-9091.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles involve protecting children during transportation activities and require high dependability and safety awareness.
    data: Both escort children across roads
    data: Both share protective services function
    data: Both require dependability work style
  [task_similarity] Passenger Attendants (53-6061.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles assist passengers with boarding, ensure safety during transport, and manage passenger behavior.
    data: Both secure passengers for transportation
    data: Both assist with boarding procedures
    data: Both maintain order among passengers
  [job_zone] Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs (53-3053.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both are Job Zone 2 roles requiring minimal preparation and involving passenger transportation safety.
    data: Same job zone level
    data: Both involve passenger transportation
    data: Both require safety awareness
  [riasec_cluster] Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (53-3052.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles show Social orientation focus on helping and supervising people in transportation settings.
    data: Both have Social RIASEC emphasis
    data: Both involve passenger supervision
    data: Both work in public transportation

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['bus monitor', 'school bus aide', 'bus attendant', 'bus assistant', 'transportation aide', 'school bus escort', 'student supervisor', 'bus matron']
  exclude_keywords : ['bus driver', 'teacher', 'security guard', 'custodian', 'mechanic']
  title_patterns   : ['School Bus Monitor', 'Bus Aide', 'Transportation Monitor', 'Student Transportation Assistant', 'Bus Attendant']
  common_variations: ['bus monitor', 'school bus monitor', 'bus aide', 'bus assistant', 'bus attendant', 'school bus aide', 'transportation aide', 'student supervisor']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['tendency', 'bus', 'safety', 'school', 'students', 'others', 'transportation', 'children', 'student', 'busing', 'passengers', 'emergency', 'orientation', 'control', 'monitors', 'situations', 'driver', 'social', 'self', 'difficult']
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──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
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bus                        29  0.02564  wikipedia            wikipedia:59%  onet_tasks:31%  inference:10%
safety                     22  0.01945  inference            inference:59%  wikipedia:23%  onet_tasks:9%
school                     21  0.01857  wikipedia            wikipedia:43%  inference:33%  onet_tasks:24%
students                   17  0.01503  wikipedia            wikipedia:47%  onet_tasks:41%  dwas:6%
others                     14  0.01238  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:71%  dwas:21%  wikipedia:7%
transportation             11  0.00973  dwas                 dwas:45%  inference:36%  onet_tasks:18%
children                   10  0.00884  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:40%  inference:40%  wikipedia:20%
student                     9  0.00796  inference            inference:67%  wikipedia:22%  dwas:11%
busing                      9  0.00796  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
passengers                  8  0.00707  dwas                 dwas:38%  onet_tasks:25%  wikipedia:25%
emergency                   7  0.00619  inference            inference:71%  onet_tasks:14%  wikipedia:14%
orientation                 7  0.00619  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:86%  inference:14%
control                     7  0.00619  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:57%  wikipedia:43%
monitors                    7  0.00619  inference            inference:71%  wikipedia:29%
situations                  6  0.00530  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  onet_tasks:33%
driver                      6  0.00530  wikipedia            wikipedia:50%  onet_tasks:33%  inference:17%
social                      6  0.00530  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  dwas:17%  inference:17%
self                        6  0.00530  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
difficult                   6  0.00530  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
needs                       6  0.00530  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:33%  wikipedia:33%  dwas:17%
behavior                    6  0.00530  inference            inference:50%  dwas:33%  wikipedia:17%
public                      6  0.00530  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
desegregation               6  0.00530  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
schools                     6  0.00530  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
boarding                    5  0.00442  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:40%  inference:40%  dwas:20%
exiting                     5  0.00442  dwas                 dwas:60%  onet_tasks:40%
effectively                 5  0.00442  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  inference:20%
response                    5  0.00442  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:40%  inference:40%  wikipedia:20%
comfortable                 5  0.00442  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  inference:20%
vehicles                    5  0.00442  dwas                 dwas:100%
vehicle                     5  0.00442  dwas                 dwas:80%  inference:20%
district                    5  0.00442  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
boston                      5  0.00442  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
open                        4  0.00354  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  onet_tasks:25%  inference:25%
responsible                 4  0.00354  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  wikipedia:50%
meeting                     4  0.00354  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
seek                        4  0.00354  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
remain                      4  0.00354  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  inference:50%
calm                        4  0.00354  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  wikipedia:25%  inference:25%