Part-Time Bus Driver

Bus Driver / Bus Driver Special Education Routes

Drive a school bus to transport students to and from school, including noon kindergarten runs, field trips, and any other special runs. The following qualifications are preferred for the ideal candidate:

• Valid Illinois Driver's License
• Class B CDL with a passenger endorsement
• Valid School Bus Permit

Salary/Benefits: Work Year: 185 work days Leave: 12 Sick Days / 2 Personal Days FLSA Status: Non-exempt Retirement: IMRF Benefits: Eligible Salary: T-2/T-3 ($27.06 starting rate)

Reports to: Director of Safety and Transportation

Summary of Position: Drive a school bus to transport students to and from school, including noon kindergarten runs, field trips, and any other special runs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Transport students to and from school safely on established routes
• Transport students on field trips
• Maintain order on the school bus; work with principals on student discipline issues
• Ensure the safety of all children
• Keep interior of the bus in presentable order
• Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections and check seat belts to make sure they are working properly after each run
• Keep Class B CDL current, including attendance at the annual School Bus Driver Refresher course as required by the State and annual Bus Driver Permit Recertification physical
• Perform other duties as assigned by Bus Dispatcher or the Director of Transportation

Additional Responsibilities for Special Education Drivers Include:

• Provide door to door service and additional care in supervising special education students
• Direct activities of any Bus Aide assigned to their special education bus

Key Success Factors:

• Enjoys working with children
• Positive demeanor
• Is flexible
• Proactive communicator with supervisor
• Punctual

Physical Demands and Work Environment: 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. No physical limitations which would prevent the applicant from satisfactorily performing job duties, including lifting, climbing stairs, emergency evacuation, etc., within recognized standards.

Terms of Employment:

• Work Year: 185 work days
• Leave: 12 Sick Days / 2 Personal Days
• FLSA Status: Non-exempt
• Retirement: IMRF
• Benefits: Eligible
• Salary: T-2/T-3 ($27.06 starting rate)