Bus Attendants Jobs in Indiana (NOW HIRING)

Position Type:
Bus Transportation/Bus Attendant
Date Posted:
5/18/2026
Location:
Bus Transportation
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the world? Do you believe in the power of education to transform lives? If so, we invite you to become part of our school corporation!
Why Choose EVSC?

1. Impact Lives Daily: Every day, you'll have the opportunity to inspire, guide, and empower the next generation. Your work will ripple through time, shaping not just individual lives but entire communities.
2. Innovate and Grow: We're not just teaching; we're reinventing education for the 21st century. Bring your fresh ideas and watch them come to life in our progressive learning environments.
3. Stability Meets Flexibility: Enjoy the security of working in an essential field, coupled with a schedule that respects your work-life balance. Summers and holidays off.
4. Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy competitive salaries, excellent health coverage, robust retirement plans, and generous paid time off.
5. Supportive Community: Join a team that feels like family. Our collaborative environment fosters lifelong friendships and professional networks.

Join us in our mission to educate, inspire, and empower. Together, we can build a brighter future, one student at a time. We are Better Together!
Apply now and take the first step towards a rewarding career that truly matters!
POSITION DETAILS:
Bus attendants work part time hours with full time benefits! The position works 40 Weeks per year, 5 days per week at 4 hours per day, following the school calendar. Bus attendants can also pick up routes throughout the day for additional pay!
SALARY:
Year
Hourly Rate
1
$13.75
2
$14.27
3
$14.80
4
$15.35
5
$15.89
6
$16.37
7
$16.85
8
$17.34
9
$17.86
10
$18.62
A year of service annual increase will be provided to employees who have completed 120 working days in a paid status per school year based on the board approved salary schedule. New employees begin on year 1.
BENEFITS:
EVSC offers four (4) Anthem medical insurance plans. Single medical, dental and vision insurance are provided with this position. Click here to view the rates for each plan. If elected, insurance coverage begins the first of the month following the successful completion of a 30-day probationary period.
Employees enrolled in an EVSC medical insurance plan are eligible to use any of the three EVSC Health & Wellness Centers. The health clinics provide primary care services, generic prescription medications, physicals, health screenings, and labs; all at NO COST to the employee or covered family member.
EVSC is proud to provide accumulated paid time off for:

• Sick Time
• Over 25 Holidays!
• Personal Business Days

EVSC employees have access to the EVSC Wee Care Learning Centers. The Wee Care program provides a quality early learning experience for employees' children as young as six weeks through age five at a special employee rate.
This position will automatically be enrolled in the Public Employees' Retirement Fund (PERF) through the state of Indiana, which includes a defined benefit (Pension) as well as an Annuity Savings Account (ASA). Employees may also participate in a 403(b) Plan. Enrolling in the 403(b) plan allows employees to save for their retirement by making a pre-tax salary deferral contributions to the Plan.
Eligible employees may enroll in the EVSC group life insurance and long term disability plans. EVSC also offers a variety of voluntary insurance products through American Fidelity.
EVSC offers a free Employee Assistance Program (EAP). It is a confidential, voluntary service that provides professional counseling and referral services designed to help employees and their family members with personal, job or family-related matters.
SUMMARY:
The Bus Attendant assists in providing safe, orderly, and efficient transportation for students, including students with disabilities and special needs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.

• Assist the bus driver in safely transporting students, including students with disabilities and special needs.
• Assist students with boarding and exiting the bus, including the safe operation of wheelchair lifts and securement systems.
• Ensure wheelchairs, safety harnesses, and other specialized equipment are properly secured during transport.
• Maintain appropriate student behavior and support a safe, orderly environment on the bus.
• Remain alert to hazardous conditions in loading and unloading areas and assist in ensuring student safety at all times.
• Communicate professionally and appropriately with students, parents/guardians, school personnel, and transportation staff.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student information, including addresses, medical information, and educational records, in accordance with district policies and applicable laws.
• Become familiar with the individual needs, behaviors, and emergency procedures for students with special needs.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to emergency situations, including effective use of the two-way radio and emergency communication procedures.
• Assist the driver with emergency evacuation procedures and student safety during emergencies.
• Assist with the handling and administration procedures of student medication during transportation, in accordance with district policy and training requirements.
• Maintain current knowledge of basic first aid procedures.
• Participate in required training and professional development related to student transportation and safety.
• Faithfully perform all duties and responsibilities outlined in the employment contract and follow all supervisory directives and district policies.
• Maintain regular attendance.

JOB SPECIFIC SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Build positive relationships with students and encourages them to reach their full potential.
• Ability to read and understand maps.
• Ability to pass state skill test, state written test, Department of Transportation physical and MDE Basic Training Program.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both in oral and written form.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
• Ability to physically manage students and equipment.
• Be able to observe unusual student behavior and advise supervisor.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Work collaboratively with EVSC employees, vendors, and community partners in a teamwork-driven environment
• Strive to be innovative in continuously improving processes for district-wide success.
• Provide excellent service in all forms of communication with a results-oriented customer-driven focus.
• Successful in working effectively and efficiently in a high pressure, time-sensitive environment.
• Ability to internally motivate, think critically, and initiate strategic improvement.
• Exude a positive and dependable work ethic.
• Highly organized with attention to detail

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervises students while transporting them.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to speak effectively before students, staff, parents and community.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to calculate time, mileage, and distances accurately.
• Ability to read gauges, schedules, and route information.
• Ability to complete basic records and reports involving numerical data.

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. (Such as students with seizures, blind, etc.)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and occasionally required to walk or stand.
• Frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk while performing the duties of this job.
• Frequently will reach above the head and forward.
• Frequently uses hand strength to grasp equipment or students.
• Occasionally the employee must be able to drive to meet the bus.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds and push or pull up to 90 pounds such as students or students in wheel chairs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and depth perception and peripheral vision, distance, and color.
• They must be able to hear and talk to parents, students and faculty.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in temperatures above 100 degrees and below 32 degrees and occasionally will walk on slippery surfaces.
• The employee has direct responsibility for the safety and well-being of others.
• The noise level in the work environment is frequently loud to where you have to raise your voice to be heard.

QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS OPPORTUNITY?
If you have any questions, please e-mail Katie Johnson at katie1.johnson@evsck12.com. You will receive a response within 24-48 hours.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The job description is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position and it does not serve to proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned or changed by management.
NONDISCRIMINATION AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
It is the policy of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, age, limited English proficiency, or disability in its programs or employment policies as required by the Indiana Civil Rights Law (I.C.22-9- 1), Title IV, and Title VII (Civil Rights Act of 1964), the Equal Pay Act of 1973, Title IX (Educational Amendments), the Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act and Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973).
Questions concerning compliance with these laws should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation, 951 Walnut Street, Evansville, IN 47713, phone number 435-8508.
The interview committee will give preference to candidates who, through the interview process, past experience, and references have demonstrated the ability to interact with students, staff, and the community.
Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans and veterans with service-connected disabilities, are encouraged to apply.