Bus Driver

PLANO COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #88; Little Rock Township (IL); On-site; USD 23,264 - 33,134; Full time

Job summary

PLANO COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #88 is seeking a dedicated Bus Driver to ensure the safe and efficient transportation of students. Responsibilities include obeying traffic laws, maintaining discipline on the bus, performing pre-trip inspections, and assisting students with disabilities. The ideal candidate will possess a valid school bus driver license and meet health requirements. Starting compensation is $20.47/hour, and inquiries can be directed to Transportation Coordinator Rod Hill at [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Must have a valid license to drive a school bus.
• Successfully complete the Physical Examination and Certificate for the Illinois School Bus Driver.
• Meet additional health requirements as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe transportation for students.
• Obey traffic laws and safety regulations.
• Maintain discipline and behavior expectations on the bus.
• Ensure the bus is clean and fueled.
• Perform pre-trip inspections as legally required.
• Assist students with disabilities as necessary.

Skills

Valid license to drive a school bus

Ability to complete physical examination

Understanding of safety regulations

Effective communication

Job description

TITLE: Bus Driver

JOB GOAL: To provide safe and efficient transportation for students so that they may enjoy the fullest possible advantage from the District's curricular and extracurricular programs.

Qualifications

• Valid license to drive a school bus.
• Successfully complete the Physical Examination and Certificate for the Illinois School Bus Driver.
• Such additional health requirements as the Board may require.

REPORTS TO: Transportation Director/Superintendent, with line responsibility to Principals.

Performance Responsibilities

• Obeys all traffic laws.
• Observes all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
• Shares behavior expectations clearly with students and maintains discipline when students are on bus.
• Keeps assigned bus clean and fueled.
• Manages scheduled routes in an efficient and service-oriented manner.
• Performs all pre-trip inspection tasks as required by law.
• Notifies the proper authority in case of mechanical failure or lateness.
• Boards and discharges students only at authorized stops.
• Exercises responsible leadership when on out-of-district school trips.
• Transports only authorized students.
• Performs the bending, stooping and lifting necessary to assist in the daily transportation of students with disabilities, including the manual operation of the wheelchair lift.
• Assists children in the boarding and exiting by bending, lifting and supporting students as needed.
• Reports all accidents and completes required reports.
• Enforces discipline regulations by reporting to the correct building Principal promptly all violations set forth in the student's handbook.
• Accurately completes all assigned tasks, including District IDOT forms, license renewals, and updating all route information.
• Demonstrates cooperation, courtesy and willingness to improve conditions and situations involving staff, parents and students.
• Attends regularly, requests approval for time off, reports for work on time, and dresses appropriately.
• Performs other duties as described in the Transportation Handbook and as assigned by the Transportation Director and/or Superintendent.

COMPENSATION: Based on background and experience, starting at $20.47/hour.

Please contact Transportation Coordinator, Rod Hill, at [e-mail] for more information.