Northbrook, IL
School Bus Monitor jobs in Northbrook, IL
3 open roles from 1 employer. Checked Oct 6, 2026.
What these openings look like
All 3 are at First Student. 2 of the 3 publish a pay range, running $16.00 to $19.00 an hour. The rest do not say. Every posting is part time. The most recent went up on Jul 17, 2026.
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Open roles
What it pays here
Only some employers publish a range. These are the ones that did, as written in their own postings:
- $16.00–$19.00 an hour
What they ask school bus monitor candidates here
Drawn from the 3 open postings on this page. The ones that come up across several employers are near the top.
Why do you want to work as a bus monitor, and what experience do you have with kids?
What they are checking: Whether they genuinely enjoy working with children and understand the patience the role requires.
Two students start fighting in the back of the bus while it's moving. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they act calmly to separate students and alert the driver without distracting them unsafely.
You'll help with pre-trip and post-trip inspections. What do you think you'd be checking for?
What they are checking: Whether they understand safety checks like emergency exits, seats, and making sure no child is left aboard.
A student with special needs gets upset and refuses to stay in their seat. How do you help?
What they are checking: Whether they can stay patient and use gentle strategies to keep a vulnerable student safe.
How would you tell the driver about a behavior problem without distracting them while driving?
What they are checking: Whether they know when and how to communicate so the driver stays focused on the road.
Tell me about a time you had to stay calm when people around you were upset.
What they are checking: Whether they can keep composure in a loud, emotional setting like a school bus.
How do you help students load and unload safely at a busy stop?
What they are checking: Whether they understand danger zones around the bus and how to guide students through them.
A parent at the stop starts complaining to you about another child on the bus. How do you respond?
What they are checking: Whether they stay polite, protect student privacy, and pass concerns to the right person.
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