Transportation - Bus Attendant

Young World Physical Education; Portage (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A local school district is seeking a part-time Bus Attendant to assist in the safe transportation of students on designated routes. Responsibilities include ensuring students' needs are met during transportation, maintaining safety and cleanliness, and providing emotional support. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma, be at least 21 years old, and possess strong communication skills. This role is critical in ensuring a positive environment for students with special needs.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Able to operate necessary equipment for transportation.
• Confidential and attentive to detail.
• Able to operate the equipment properly needed for transportation of special needs students.
• Confidential, trustworthy, self-motivated, attentive to details and able to work efficiently and patiently under pressure and stressful conditions.
• Demonstrate well-developed communication skills both verbal and written, necessary to interact in a professional manner to project a positive image.
• Shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the safe transportation of students.
• Work with the bus driver and manage student needs.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitizing of seating areas.
• Maintain appropriate student management and report student incidents/accidents to the appropriate supervisor(s).
• Assist with seating assignments for students.
• Provide physical and emotional support for students.
• Assist with getting students in their appropriate seats, buckling seat belts, and the use of other safety equipment.
• Assist with health care situations and related student needs.
• Maintain proper cleanliness and sanitizing of student seating area.
• Communicate with department personnel, school personnel, and parents about student’s bus behavior and/or needs.
• Assist with bus evacuation drills in accordance with approved procedure.
• Complete and submit all required reports and documentation.
• Assist with operating special equipment.
• Attend all mandatory meetings and trainings.

Skills

High school diploma or equivalent

Ability to work with special needs children

Strong communication skills

Trustworthy and self-motivated

Education

High school diploma

Age 21+

Job description

Transportation - Bus Attendant

Portage Township Schools TRANSPORTATION - PORTAGE, Indiana Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5333063
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Oct 29, 2025 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Position Description – Bus Attendant

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES: The following responsibilities are required of the position, plus any other duties that may be required by the employer. Specific duties and responsibilities will be assigned by the director of transportation.

• Assist with the safe transportation of students to and from designated schools on assigned bus route(s)
• Work with the bus driver to ensure that student needs and management are maintained during scheduled bus routes
• Maintain and implements the established rules and procedures for transportation services
• Maintain appropriate student management and reports student incidents/accidents to the appropriate supervisor(s)
• Assist with seating assignments for students
• Provide physical and emotional support for students
• Assist with getting students in their appropriate seats, buckling seat belts, and the use of other safety equipment
• Assist with health care situations (wiping noses, saliva) as well as outerwear, shoes, etc.
• Maintain proper cleanliness and sanitizing of student seating area
• Assist with instructing proper loading, unloading, proper interactions, and safe conduct to students while being transported
• Communicate with department personnel, school personnel, and parents about student’s bus behavior and/or needs
• Assist with bus evacuation drills in accordance with approved procedure
• Complete and submit all required reports and documentation
• Assist with operating special equipment
• May need to provide special medical procedures for students
• Attend all mandatory meetings and trainings
• Maintain high level of confidentiality and ethical behavior at all times
• Follow district policies and procedures and safe‑t­ation regulations
• Other tasks and duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Able to work with and understand the needs of special needs children
• Able to operate the equipment properly needed for transportation of special needs students
• Confidential, trustworthy, self‑motivated, attentive to details and able to work efficiently and patiently under pressure and stressful conditions
• Able to quickly analyze a situation and communicate timely solutions.
• Demonstrate well‑developed communication skills both verbal and written, necessary to interact in a professional manner to project a positive image
• Willingness to improve and/or develop job‑related skills
• Excellent work habits, attendance record and must successfully complete criminal history and DCS clearances
• Shall remain free of any alcohol or non‑prescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District and must participate in mandatory random drug/alcohol testing program

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully preform the essential functions of the job.

Tasks involve the regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of standing, walking, sitting, climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (25 pounds or more).

Disclaimer:

Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustiveand may change as determined by the needs of the District. The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non‑prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the school corporation. The employee is expected to adhere to and agrees toadhere to PTSCore Values, the PTS Strategic Plan, as well as all PTS District policiesand guidelines including but not limited to the civility policy.

Position Type: School Year - Part-Time

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Transportation

Contact Information

• Portage Township Schools
• 6240 US Highway 6
• Portage, Indiana 46368
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]