Lowell School District

Position Opening

Part-time Bus Aid/Monitor

 

STARTING DATE

Upon Hire-Application review will begin Sept. 25, 2026

   

CALENDAR/HOURS

Up to 176 days; student contact days

Up to 6 hours per day

             

BASE SALARY           

 $18.57-22.20 dependent upon experience                                                                                                                          

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Open until filled, application review will begin August 22, 2026

 

THE POSITION

The Lowell School District seeks outstanding, highly qualified candidates to assist the bus operator in providing safe and efficient transportation for special education students.

 

POSITION SUMMARY

Bus aids/monitors are assigned by the transportation direcgtor to assist the bus driver in maintainig safe and efficient transportation for special education students. This includes riding the bus, assisting in loading and unloading the students, and communicating effectively with the driver, the students, the families, and the community.  Work schedule will vary depending on the needs of the district and student. Future work days and hours may vary as needed. Additional hours may be required as needed.

 

DUTIES:

  1. Works closely with bus operator and school staff in controlling special education students on the bus and assists in all emergencies.
  2. Operates the bus side-lift for loading and unloading students in wheelchairs.
  3. Secures wheelchairs and other special needs equipment into place on the bus with the help of the operator.
  4. Assists bus operator in maintaining discipline on the bus.
  5. Assists in keeping assigned bus clean.
  6. Participates in in-service training programs annually.
  7. Complies with all requirements of transportation services directives, school board policies and state board of education regulations.
  8. Become familiar with specific equipment needs of exceptional education students.
  9. The aid/monitor will also accept other duties assigned by the district.

CONDITIONS:          

  1. Position requires exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.
  2. Position may require bending, twisting, and flexibility.
  3. Performance of this job will be assessed annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. High school diploma or its equivalent.
  2. Completion of required training courses.
  3. Demonstrated aptitude for the work to be performed.
  4. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as appropriate and acceptable. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The physical demands and 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. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

 

TO APPLY:

 

If you have questions regarding this process, please contact Michelle Stephens at 541.937.5095 or stephens@lowell.k12.or.us

 

The Lowell School district complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender or disability.

 

The Lowell School District's policy is to provide veterans and disabled veterans with preference as required by law. Applicants requesting veteran's preference must provide certification of eligibility for preference in addition to other requested materials.