BUS ATTENDANT TRAINEE

Broward County Public Schools; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Broward County Public Schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL is seeking a Bus Attendant Trainee to provide care and assistance to exceptional students during bus transportation and to help maintain proper deportment so the driver can operate the bus.

The role requires 18+ years of age, English fluency, and the ability to manage student behavior. Pre‑service and in‑service training are part of the onboarding process, with computer skills required for daily reporting.

Qualifications

• Must possess basic comprehension and fluency in English.
• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Must show sensitivity to the needs and feelings of individuals requiring special care.
• Ability to control student behavior to the extent necessary for the driver to safely perform the driving assignment.
• Preservice training: forty (40) hours (20 classroom, 8 hands-on) per Broward curriculum or equivalent.
• Upon reappointment: at least eight (8) hours of in-service training within the preceding 12 months.
• Computer skills as required for the position.

Responsibilities

• To provide care and assistance to exceptional students requiring bus transportation and to maintain acceptable deportment of student passengers so the driver may operate the bus.

Skills

English fluency

Age 18+

Sensitivity

Behavior management

Preservice training

Written reports

In-service training

Computer skills

Job description

Broward County Public Schools PUPIL TRANSPORTATION - Fort Lauderdale, Florida Open in Google Maps

BUS ATTENDANT TRAINEE

Broward County Public Schools PUPIL TRANSPORTATION - Fort Lauderdale, Florida Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5923243
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 24, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

POSITION GOAL

To provide care and assistance to exceptional students requiring bus transportation and to maintain acceptable deportment of student passengers so the driver may operate the bus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Must possess basic comprehension and fluency in English.
• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Possess sensitivity to the needs and feelings of individuals requiring special care.
• Ability to control student behavior to the extent necessary for the driver to safely perform the driving assignment required.
• Prior to riding with students on a school bus, each bus attendant shall meet the following requirements:
  
  • Successfully complete forty (40) hours of preservice training consisting of at least twenty (20) hours of classroom instruction and at least eight (8) hours of hands‑on training based on Broward County School Board Bus Attendant curriculum or equivalent training as determined by responsible Director or designee.
  • Demonstrate the physical and mental capabilities required to carry out all assigned responsibilities as a Bus Attendant.
  • Demonstrate the ability to prepare required written reports.
• At the time of reappointment for the next school year, the bus attendant shall meet the following requirements:
  
  • Meet all requirements stipulated under qualifications for a Bus Attendant.
  • Successfully complete a minimum of eight (8) hours of in-service training within the preceding twelve (12) months or appropriate in-service training requirements as determined by responsible Director or designee.
• Computer skills as required for the position.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

To review the complete job description for this position access the following website: https://www.browardschools.com/Page/36072 and search by Job Code. The Job Code for this position is: NN-062

LOCATION PREFERENCES/ADDITIONAL INFOR

Position Type: Full-time
Job Categories:

Support Staff > Supervisory Aide

Support Staff > Transportation

Contact Information

• Talent Management
• 600 SE 3rd Ave
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33301-3125
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]