Head Start Bus Driver

Job Description

Job Description

Position : Head Start Bus Driver   

Supervisor: Teacher     

Classification : Level II, Non-Exempt  

+ Overview

The Bus Driver is responsible for the safe and timely delivery of the Head Start children and volunteers, and for maintaining their vehicle in a safe and clean manner. The Bus Driver is responsible for scheduling all routine maintenance and ensuring their bus meets inspection deadlines. The Bus Driver is also responsible for developing, maintaining and managing bus routes in our trip routing software.

+ Essential Job Functions

• Complete pre-trip inspection and report prior to operating vehicle.
• Obey all traffic laws and safety rules set forth by the State of Illinois.
• Follow all transportation procedures set forth by Head Start Performance Standard 1310.
• Always maintain a clean and safe bus.
• Schedule regular maintenance and periodic bus inspections.
• Develop and maintain bus route(s) in accordance with program’s Trip Routing Procedures & Guidelines.
• Monitor weather/road conditions in accordance with the Weather Cancellation Procedure.
• Provide a current bus route/time schedule to the teacher and Management Systems Manager on Point.
• Conduct emergency evacuation drills (September, January, and April). 
• Turn in all paperwork in an accurate and timely manner. 
• Interact with children in a developmentally appropriate manner using positive/Conscious discipline techniques.

Assist in classroom under gui /. dance of the teacher.

• Assist in the building as re/klquested.
• Assist with cleaning the building and all other assigned tasks.
• Maintain confidentiality of al/lk//l information regarding children, families and staff.
• Assist in recruitment of children/lk as specified by Recruitment Process.
• Support families in the School Readiness and the Parent, Family and Community Engagement processes.
• Attend all staff meetings, trainings, workshops, and conferences according to Head Start Performance Standards and DCFS Licensing standards with at least 20 hours in-service training annually.
• Perform other duties and assist in other service areas as assigned.
• Perform job duties as per timeline.
• Perform any other duties needed to help drive our vision, fulfill our mission, and abide by our organization's values.

+ Education and Experience

• Must meet DCFS licensing requirements for support staff (Section 407.100)
• Successfully complete fingerprint and background check as required by 89 Ill. Adm. Code 385, Background checks (Section 407.110)
• High school diploma or GED.
• Must maintain an Illinois Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and Illinois School Bus Permit.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must be physically able to lift 50 pounds and assist children as needed.
• Must successfully complete CPR, First Aid, Food Handler’s Certificate, Mandated Reporter, and any other certification deemed necessary for operation of the site. 
• This position requires you to drive an agency vehicle, therefore, you will be subject to CAPCIL insurance reviews. If for some reason you are unable to be insured by the agency's insurance, you will be unable to drive CAPCIL vehicles, which could result in termination.
• Illinois State ID and reliable transportation required with current insurance.

+ Benefits

• Major Medical Plan. Community Action will pay a percentage of a monthly medical premium.
• Employee Term Life Insurance up to $30,000 depending on age, spousal coverage (up to age 70) for $10,000 and/or child coverage (up to age 26) for $10,000 per child.
• Dental and Vision Insurance Plan (Employer paid for the employee, employees can choose to add on dependents at their own expense.)
• 403-B Retirement plan (CAPCIL will match up to 3%)
• Paid Time Off/PTO (6.5 days at time of hire, an additional 6.5 days after the 90-day probationary period, prorated based on hire date and increases with continued employment)    
• Sick Leave (accrues at the rate of 4 hours per pay period for Full-Time and 2 hours per pay period for Part Time)
• 18 Paid Holidays (Including your birthday)

+ Key Performance Indicators

Outcome

Performance Indicator

Measure and Tool

What does Good Look Like?

Bus Drivers maintain all CDL and Bus Permit requirements with no lapses. 

Maintain all CDL and Bus Permit requirements 

Copy of CDL, Clean record with the Secretary of the State, and copy of Bus Permit

Maintain Current CDL and Bus Permit

Buses are always clean and safe. 

Routine cleaning and preventative maintenance

Preventative Maintenance and Bus Inspections are completed

Bus Observations

100% of preventative maintenance is completed

No significant findings on Bus Observations

Maintain a healthy enrollment pool of Head Start and Early Head Start applicants 

Active participant in recruitment activities    

Recruitment Event Summary Sheet

Participation in 50% of planned recruitment events. 

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Signature of Staff Member Date

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Signature of Human Resources Director Date