{"schemaVersion":"1.0","exportedAt":"2026-05-15T12:40:51.519Z","occupation":{"soc":"33-9094.00","title":"School Bus Monitors","group":"Protective Service","sector":"92","jobZone":2,"jobZoneInferred":false},"framework":{"version":"v.26.05","description":"","contextCovered":"This framework covers student safety monitoring, behavioral management, headcount accuracy, emergency response, and policy compliance aboard school buses in a K-12 public transportation environment.","levels":{"emerging":{"label":"Emerging","statements":["Student headcounts — conduct under direct supervisor guidance during scheduled stops on an assigned school bus route.","Bus safety rules — recite and apply basic institutional rules to students while following a printed protocol checklist.","Passenger behavior — observe and recognize early signs of disruptive conduct in a supervised school bus environment.","Emergency procedures — follow step-by-step evacuation instructions under direct staff direction during a drill or incident.","Verbal communication — use clear, simple spoken language to direct student actions under guidance on a moving bus.","Incident documentation — complete a basic written report form after a behavioral event with supervisor review.","Student needs — identify students who appear distressed or unwell and immediately notify the bus driver or dispatch.","Safety regulations — read and confirm understanding of posted bus conduct and safety policies during onboarding.","Seating assignments — verify that students occupy correct seats by referencing a provided seating chart on the bus.","Radio or communication device — operate a two-way radio at a basic level to relay information under direct instruction."]},"developing":{"label":"Developing","statements":["Periodic student counts — independently conduct accurate headcounts at designated checkpoints throughout a bus route without prompting.","Order and discipline — maintain routine calm and compliance among students by consistently applying bus conduct regulations with minimal oversight.","Institutional policies — apply knowledge of district transportation rules and local regulations during daily bus operations without supervisor reminders.","Emergency response — initiate a practiced emergency response, such as contacting dispatch and guiding an orderly exit, when an incident occurs.","Active listening — recognize verbal cues from students indicating conflict or distress and respond with appropriate de-escalation language.","Behavioral monitoring — track changes in student behavior across multiple trips and flag recurring patterns to the transportation supervisor.","Incident reports — write clear, accurate incident reports after behavioral or safety events, requiring only minor editorial feedback.","Special-needs accommodations — apply individualized care protocols for students with documented needs during routine bus transport.","Coordination with driver — communicate relevant passenger information to the bus driver in real time to support safe vehicle operation.","Internet browser tools — access district policy updates and route information through approved web-based platforms with routine proficiency."]},"proficient":{"label":"Proficient","statements":["Student count integrity — manage accurate, continuous passenger counts across complex routes, identifying discrepancies and resolving them without supervision.","Full-scope discipline — independently enforce all institutional safety and conduct regulations across diverse student populations throughout an entire shift.","Policy compliance — interpret and apply district, state, and federal transportation policies to non-routine situations, exercising sound judgment.","Emergency management — lead a full emergency response on a bus — coordinating student evacuation, notifying authorities, and rendering first-level aid autonomously.","Critical thinking in conflict — assess ambiguous or escalating student conflicts, determine appropriate intervention level, and act decisively to restore safety.","Social perceptiveness — detect subtle behavioral, emotional, or health changes in students and proactively adjust monitoring strategies across varied route conditions.","Deductive reasoning — analyze a sequence of events leading to a safety violation and determine the most probable cause to inform corrective action.","Comprehensive documentation — produce detailed, legally defensible incident and count reports that meet district audit and compliance standards without review.","Cross-functional coordination — liaise effectively with school administrators, parents, and dispatch personnel to resolve ongoing student safety concerns.","Operating system proficiency — navigate district transportation software to log route data, student counts, and incident records accurately and efficiently."]},"advanced":{"label":"Advanced","statements":["Program standards — establish bus monitor conduct and performance standards for a fleet or district, ensuring alignment with public safety regulations.","Staff development — design and deliver on-the-job training curricula for new and junior bus monitors, building consistent competency across a team.","Policy influence — contribute expertise to the review and revision of district transportation safety policies and student conduct codes.","Emergency preparedness leadership — develop and lead regular emergency drill programs for bus monitor staff, evaluating readiness and improving protocols.","Systemic behavioral analysis — analyze fleet-wide behavioral incident data to identify trends, recommend interventions, and reduce recurring safety events.","Organizational coordination — coordinate cross-departmental responses involving transportation, special education, and law enforcement for complex safety incidents.","Mentorship and accountability — mentor developing monitors through structured feedback cycles, holding team members accountable to professional and ethical standards.","Institutional knowledge management — maintain and update the master reference library of bus monitor procedures, regulatory updates, and best practices for the district.","Stakeholder communication — represent the transportation safety program in meetings with school boards, administrators, and community stakeholders.","Continuous improvement leadership — evaluate the overall effectiveness of the bus monitoring program using performance metrics and drive evidence-based improvements at the organizational level."]}}},"sources":{"onet":"v30.2 (CC BY 4.0)","crosswalk":"https://skillscrosswalk.com","generator":"LER.me"},"attribution":"© EBSCOed"}