School Bus Driver

Lincolnshire-Prairie View School District 103; United States; On-site; USD 30,447 - 43,364; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage (employer covers 94-100%)

Vision coverage

Basic term life insurance

Sick and personal days

Job summary

Lincolnshire-Prairie View School District 103 is hiring a School Bus Driver in the United States. This role involves operating the school bus safely, maintaining order, and ensuring student safety during transport. Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, with a focus on dependable attendance and the ability to work with students with special needs. The position offers a starting pay of $26.79/hour, medical coverage, and benefits including sick and personal days.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate the school bus in a safe and effective manner.
• Read and interpret safety rules and procedure manuals.
• Complete First Aid & CPR training.

Responsibilities

• Operate the school bus in accordance with relevant legislation.
• Maintain schedules and order on the school bus.
• Follow district transportation protocols and procedures.

Skills

Safe bus operation

Dependable attendance

Ability to work with students with special needs

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

This position is a 9 month employee (with summer possibilities).

Education / Experience

High School diploma or equivalent required.

Essential Job Functions

• Operate the school bus in a safe and effective manner to minimize injury, property damage, or loss of life.
• Dependable attendance is essential.
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules and procedure manuals.
• Operate the school bus in a safe and efficient way according to all relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain schedules and order on the school bus.
• Follow all district transportation protocols and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Transportation Supervisor.
• Ensure the bus is safely and securely stored.
• Work well with students, including those with special needs and mild to severe disabilities requiring physical and/or emotional support.
• Secure small children in child safety seat systems.
• Open to ongoing professional development.
• Complete First Aid & CPR training (provided by district).

Physical Demands

• Work in all weather conditions including extreme cold and heat.
• Climb up to 3 feet up to six times a day.
• Reach arms distance multiple times a day; walk up to 30 minutes per day up to 100 feet.
• Sit five hours per day on a cushioned bus seat while operating the bus.
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information; seeing to perform assigned duties; sitting for extended periods; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate bus; kneeling, bending, reaching overhead, above shoulders, horizontally to perform duties; lift heavy children in and out of restricted spaces.

Reports To

Director of Transportation.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday (on student attendance days, 9 months): 6:30 am – 9:00 am and 2:15 pm – 4:15 pm.

Pay and Benefits

• Starting Pay: $26.79/hour; 7 hours per day guaranteed. Additional duties may include recess duty or cafeteria work to meet the guarantee.
• Medical coverage (employer covers 94‑100% depending on choice).
• Vision coverage.
• Basic term life insurance.
• Sick and personal days.