Assistant Director of Transportation

The Greater Nebraska Schools Hiring Consortium; United States; On-site; USD 63,917 - 78,120; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Board-paid health insurance

100% Board-paid IMRF contributions

Vision insurance at minimal cost

Job summary

The Greater Nebraska Schools Hiring Consortium is looking for a CDL licensed school bus driver. Responsibilities include safely transporting students and ensuring compliance with all safety regulations. Candidates must have a high school diploma and good driving record. The entry-level base salary is approximately $71,019 with competitive benefits. Interested applicants should submit their materials promptly to be considered as interviews will be held as soon as a suitable candidate pool is established.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must pass necessary drug and alcohol screenings.
• Must have held a valid driver’s license for the past three consecutive years.

Responsibilities

• Transport students safely to and from school.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Maintain a clean and operational bus.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Management skills

Customer service skills

Leadership experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Valid Class B CDL license

Job description

• Date Posted: 5/12/2026
• Location: O&M - Transportation
• Date Available: ASAP

Our Mission

• Positively transforming learning and life outcomes for students through educational justice, equity, and excellence.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must hold or be able to obtain a "Class B" CDL license and a school bus driver permit
• Must have held a valid driver’s license for the past three consecutive years and have a good driving record
• Must be able to pass the annually required drug and alcohol screenings and physical examination
• Must attend an initial 8‑hour required course(s) of instruction for school bus drivers and the annual two‑hour renewal
• Have previous successful leadership experience
• Possess excellent interpersonal, management, and customer service skills
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable

Compensation

• The entry level base salary for this position is expected to be approximately $71,019, plus highly competitive benefits, including 100% Board‑paid IMRF contributions and 100% Board‑paid employee‑only health, dental, and term life insurance. There is a minimal employee cost for vision insurance. Additional compensation above the base is offered for those with previous successful experience. A copy of the Administrative Salaries & Fringe Benefits document is attached. Questions about salaries or fringe benefits should be directed to the Human Resources Office.

Application Deadline

• This position will remain posted until the hiring process is complete; however, interviews will be conducted as soon as a suitable pool of candidates is found. To ensure consideration, please submit your application materials as soon as possible.
• If you are interested in a brief, confidential conversation regarding your possible interest in this position prior to filling out an application, please contact Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Ken Kleber at [phone].

More About Our Community

• Champaign Unit 4 Schools serves over 10,000 PreK‑Young Adult students in 18 facilities, which include twelve elementary schools, three middle schools, two high schools, one early childhood facility, and the Novak Academy. Located conveniently near Chicago, Indianapolis, and St. Louis, Champaign residents enjoy the entertainment and intellectual activity of a large city, without the higher costs of living and lengthy commute times often associated with busy city/suburban life. The University of Illinois provides the excitement of Big 10 sporting events, a thriving business environment, and world‑class entertainment at State Farm Center and the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. Champaign is characterized by a thriving downtown and campus town, shopping centers and boutiques, award‑winning restaurants, neighborhood parks, live music venues, and summer festivals. We also share many museums, galleries, and theatres with the adjacent city of Urbana.

Want to Learn More?

• If you want to learn more about this position or other career opportunities in Champaign Unit 4 Schools, please contact our Assistant Director of Human Resources & Employee Engagement, Ms. Nancy Whitehouse, at [e-mail]. Please include your résumé.