Bus Driver 2026-2027

Bellwood School District #88; Bellwood (IL); On-site; USD 25,609 - 29,411; Full time

Job summary

Bellwood School District #88 is seeking a Bus Driver to provide safe transportation for students. The ideal candidate should have a High School diploma or GED, a valid Illinois Type C Driver's License, and must be prepared to supervise students during their rides.

The job entails picking up and delivering students, maintaining order on the bus, and reporting any concerns to the Director of Transportation. Overtime options are available for this position, which operates during the academic year Monday-Friday.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) preferrably.
• One to three months related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Pick up and deliver students to assigned stops.
• Maintain orderliness of students on the bus.
• Report any concerns to the Director of Transportation.
• Supervise children riding on the bus with assistance of Bus Assistant.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

State of Illinois Type C Driver's License

State of Illinois permit to operate a school bus

Job description

Location: Bellwood School District 88 (High-Needs School)

Date Available: Immediate Need

Equal Opportunity Employer

Title

Bus Driver

FLSA

Non Exempt

Hourly

$18.59 - $21.35

Reports to: Director of Transportation

Length: 10-month employee

Summary

The bus driver has the mission of providing safe and efficient transportation of all students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Pick up and deliver students to assigned stops as close as possible to the route schedule.
• Maintain orderliness of students while they are on the bus.
• In case of any accident or emergency, follow proper reporting procedures.
• Return directly to bus garage after completion of route.
• Wash, clean and check bus for any mechanical problems.
• Report any concerns to the Director of Transportation.
• When on field trips, cooperate with the adult supervisor to make the outing a pleasant experience.
• Take charge of any "lost" bus child to be sure they are not left unsupervised. If no school authority can be found, deliver child to the bus garage.
• Complete, sort and file trip sheets.
• Assist in maintaining cleanliness of buses and of the garage.
• Know proper bus emergency evacuation procedures.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Transportation.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Bus drivers must supervise all children riding on their bus with assistance of the Bus Assistant.

Qualifications

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); or one to three months related experience and/or training equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, License Registrations

Hold a valid State of Illinois Type C Driver's License and a State of Illinois permit to operate a school bus.

Terms of Employment

Academic year Monday-Friday 6:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Overtime options are available.

This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.