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School Bus Monitors

Protective Service (33-9094)

Maintain order among students on a school bus. Duties include helping students safely board and exit and communicating behavioral problems. May perform pretrip and posttrip inspections and prepare for and assist in emergency evacuations.

At a Glance

School Bus Monitors earns a median of $34,980/yr with -2.7% projected growth. Typical entry: High school diploma or equivalent. Top skills: Integrity, Cautiousness, Dependability.

Median Annual Wage

$34,980/yr

Projected Growth (2024-34)

-2.7%

Annual Openings

13

Typical Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Skills & Requirements

Technology (2)

Microsoft Windows

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4.5
Web browser software

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3.0

Work Styles (21)

Integrity

A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.

5.0
Cautiousness

A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related decisions or doing work.

5.0
Dependability

A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related obligations.

5.0
Cooperation

A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.

4.3
Social Orientation

A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.

3.6
Self-Control

A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in response to criticism or difficult situations at work.

2.9
Stress Tolerance

A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.

2.1
Empathy

A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feelings at work.

1.4
Sincerity

A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, without concern for personal gain or self-interest.

1.0
Innovation

A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on ways to accomplish work.

1.0
Humility

A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.

1.0
Optimism

A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even under difficult circumstances.

1.0
Leadership Orientation

A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.

1.0
Perseverance

A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in the face of difficult circumstances or obstacles at work.

1.0
Attention to Detail

A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.

1.0
Self-Confidence

A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control one's work-related outcomes.

1.0
Adaptability

A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas at work.

1.0
Initiative

A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may fall outside of one's required work role.

1.0
Tolerance for Ambiguity

A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.

1.0
Intellectual Curiosity

A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep understanding of work-related subjects.

1.0
Achievement Orientation

A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, set high work-related standards, and exert high effort toward meeting those goals and standards.

1.0

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