School Bus Driver

Woodland School District 50; Gurnee (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school district in Illinois seeks a dedicated School Bus Driver to ensure safe and efficient transportation for students. The role involves adhering to safety regulations and maintaining direct communication with parents and staff. Ideal candidates will possess a valid driver’s license with necessary endorsements and a commitment to student safety and well-being.

Qualifications

• Valid IL Driver's License with CDL Endorsement required.
• Prior School Bus Driver experience preferred.
• Spanish speaking is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and efficient transportation for students.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Maintain a seating chart for each route.

Skills

Safe driving

Problem-solving

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

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Base pay range

$22.15/hr - $22.15/hr

School Bus Driver JobID: 2623

Position Type

Transportation/Bus Drivers

Date Posted

3/31/2025

Location

Transportation Department

Date Available

03/31/2025

Closing Date

Open

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Woodland School District 50 is an Equal Opportunity Educator/Employer. We are committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and educational environment by hiring individuals who support and contribute to the diversity and excellence of our student and academic programs through their teaching and service to our students, parents and the community we serve.

If you welcome inclusion, equity and diversity, have an unwavering commitment to the success of all students, embrace and celebrate the individuality of our student population with respect to race, ethnicity, and economic status, and seek to celebrate the cultures that contribute to making our district so rich, please join our team! Minority candidates encouraged to apply.

Position Title: School Bus Driver

Applicants are instructed to address in their application/resume their experiences directly related to each section noted in this posting.

Date Posted: March 31, 2025

Location: Transportation

Date Available: March 31, 2025

Description: A School Bus Driver provides safe and efficient transportation so that students may enjoy the fullest possible advantage from the district's curriculum and extracurricular activities.

Qualifications

• License:
• Required - Valid IL Drivers License with CDL Endorsement and Illinois School Bus Permit (may be trained by the District to receive your CDL Endorsement and Illinois School Bus Permit)
• Preferred - Valid IL Drivers License with CDL Endorsement and Illinois School Bus Permit
• Education:
• Required - High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Experience:
• Preferred - Prior School Bus Driver experience a plus. Spanish Speaking a plus.
  
  

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Observe all mandatory Federal, State and local safety laws/regulations for school buses
• Perform all required pre-trip and post-trip inspections and complete all applicable form(s)
• Maintain a seating chart for each route
• Follow directions as written
• Contact parents when required by route selection
• Obey all traffic laws
• Perform basic first aid and CPR as appropriate and maintains awareness of individual medical alerts as they pertain to the students on their bus
• Maintain student discipline at all times and report all behavior problems
• Work effectively with students of different grade levels, abilities or program placement
• Transport only authorized students
• Discharge students only at authorized stops
• Report all accidents and complete all required reports
  
  

13 Exercise responsible leadership when on in-district or out-of-district charters

• Be punctual. Maintain assigned schedule of routes
• Successfully complete school bus driver training programs and courses established by the state or school district
• Comply with all procedures and policies established by the Board of Education and the Woodland School District Department of Transportation
• Attend all required meetings as directed
• Accurately and legibly complete all forms, records, reports and documentation/data-logging activities as required by state regulations and/or district policy
• Clean and service the school bus to include interior cleaning, exterior bus washing, installation of fuel, verification of oil and other fluids as directed
• Report, in writing, all mechanical failures or problems the same day as observed
• Follow the procedures established for loading and unloading of students at all schools
• Demonstrate competence in Federal, Illinois and Lake County school bus laws and training for student/staff safety
• Arive and perform all duties essential to school bus operation
  
  

24 Relate effectively with parents, staff and public within a diverse community

• Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Transportation or designee
  
  

DISTRICT CORE COMPETENCIES

• Support the establishment of mutual respect and equal human dignity across the entire school community.
• Welcomes inclusion, equity and diversity.
• Have an unwavering commitment to the success of all students.
• Understanding that your identity may be different than students, parents, and staff, you are willing to put those differences aside for the success of all students.
• Regardless of the identities of students, staff, or parents, works collaboratively to build a successful relationship with them.
• Willingly anticipate, identify and adopt change.
• Engage in all job-related interactions and activities, with contacts from within and outside the District, in a courteous and professional manner.
• Communicate with styles that are approachable and respectful.
• Participate in professional development and training to become more effective and efficient.
• Take initiative to manage multiple tasks.
• Effectively organize work to be as productive as possible.
  
  

Technical: Must have the ability to pass state or federal medical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and criminal background check; minimum three year excellent driving record with no suspensions or DUI convictions; proven ability to drive and perform all duties essential to safe school bus operation.

Interpersonal: Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with students, staff, parents, businesses and community. Strong organization, communication and interpersonal skills. Rapid problem-solving skills to effectively handle crisis communications. Empathetic, humanistic and open-minded. Strong sense of teamwork. Must be able to work harmoniously with the community, students, parents, staff, and administration, etc. Must be able to communicate effectively with students, parents and staff and all stakeholders within a divers community regarding all spects of school bus driver activities. Must exhibit sound judgment in dealing with people. Must have strong organizational skills. Must be a proven team player with good work ethics.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Manual Dexterity: Work requires definite skilled and accurate physical operations requiring some closely coordinated performance.

Physical Effort: Work requires handling average weight materials or equipment, but not for sustained periods. Travel to schools and seminars as needed.

Working Conditions: Some exposure to definitely disagreeable elements.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: As defined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement

SALARY RANGE: $22.15 per hour

HOW TO APPLY: Internal applicants should apply online and attach a resume to the online application. External applicants should apply online and attach three letters of recommendations and resume to the online application www.dist50.net. All applicants must be willing to interview in person and demonstrate skills through a situational analysis. Applicants will be contacted within three weeks if invited for an interview. Minority candidates are encouraged to apply. Further information regarding this position may be obtained by contacting:

CONTACT PERSON

Dawna Choe

Director of Transportation

[e-mail]

847-856-3644

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open

Woodland School District 50 is an Equal Opportunity Employer with established policies prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, marital status, arrest record, military status, order of protection status, unfavorable military discharge, citizenship status provided the individual is authorized to work in the United States, use of lawful products while not at work, being a victim of domestic or sexual violence, genetic information, physical or mental handicap or disability, if otherwise able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, or other legally protected categories. The Associate Superintendent of Educational Services (847-596-5631) addresses questions regarding student discrimination and serves as the Districts Title IX Coordinator, and the Executive Director of Human Resources (847-596-5640) answers questions concerning employment discrimination.

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