Attendant, Bus Rider Hillsborough County Public Schools

Thonotosassa:

Transportation Office - Thonotosassa, Florida This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education Job Details

Job ID:

5902802

Application Deadline:

Aug 31, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Posted:

Aug 24, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

To Be Determined Job Description You must live in the following area's only -Thonotosassa, New Tampa, 43rd &

Hillsborough Ave Summary:

The Attendant, Bus Rider, is responsible for the care, safety, and support of students to and from school on the assigned bus route. The Attendant, Bus Rider, is responsible for the safe and appropriate operation of adaptive equipment assigned to the school bus and/or assigned to the student riding the school bus.

DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS

All district employees must:

• Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance. Physical presence is a part of a reliable and predictable pattern of attendance.
• Support the district's vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan.
• Engage in civility, respect, and professionalism.
• Maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions.

Responsibilities:

• Helps with bus loading and unloading procedures, operates the wheelchair lift, assists students with mobility needs, and ensures that students are comfortable and safely secured.
• Ensures that wheelchairs are safely secured before the bus moves. Operates all adaptive equipment.
• Implements proper use and inspects harnesses, restraints, and other safety devices.
• Corrects or reports unsafe and/or defective equipment immediately.
• Offers help when students ask or their behavior suggests assistance is required.
• Solves student concerns discreetly. Maintains confidentiality of privileged information.
• Learns proper emergency evacuation procedures and assists students as needed.
• Provides support, instruction, and behavior management to help students understand and comply with school bus safety rules.
• Monitors student behavior and enforces bus rules.
• Monitors students by walking up and down the bus aisle when the bus is not in motion.
• Intervenes when student behavior may potentially cause a problem.
• Communicates with department personnel, school personnel, and parents about students and conditions on the bus.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the district. Other information:

Judgment:

Displays willingness to make decisions. Exhibits sound and accurate judgment. Supports and explains reasoning for decisions. Includes appropriate people in decision making process. Makes timely decisions.

Personal Appearance:

Dresses appropriately for position. Keeps self well-groomed.

Attendance & Punctuality:

Schedules time off in advance. Begins working on time. Keeps absences within guidelines. Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent. Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Job Knowledge:

Competent in required job skills and knowledge. Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills. Keeps abreast of current developments. Requires minimal supervision. Displays understanding of how job relates to others. Uses resources effectively.

Customer Service:

Displays courtesy and sensitivity. Manages difficult or challenging customer situations. Meets commitments. Responds promptly to customer needs. Solicits customer feedback to improve service.

NOTE:

School Board Policy ensures equal opportunity for all in its personnel policies and practices and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender preference, political beliefs, social/family background, disability or age. The district accords preference in selection, retention, and promotion procedures to certain veterans and spouses of veterans who are Florida residents.

Language Skills:

Reads and comprehends simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Writes simple correspondence. Effectively presents information in one-on-one and small group situations.

Mathematical Skills:

Adds and subtracts two digit numbers and multiplies and divides with 10s and 100s. Performs these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Reasoning Ability:

Applies common sense understanding to carry out simple instructions. Deals with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

Computer Skills:

Microsoft Office.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Activities:

Bending, crouching, kneeling, handling, standing, sitting, climbing, and balancing.

Lifting Demands:

Up to 55 pounds.

Reaching Activities:

Both dominant and non-dominant hand; overhead.

Environmental Conditions:

Noise Intensity:

4, loud.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Duties require working under time constraints, traveling to a work assignment and early morning shifts. Potential exposure to noises, odors and body fluids. Potential exposure to adverse weather conditions, blood borne pathogens and communicable diseases. There is potential for interaction with disruptive students.

Position Type:

Full-time