School Van Driver

Lincolnshire–Prairie View School District 103

Lincolnshire (IL)

On-site

USD 56,000 - 60,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Basic Term Life, IMRF

Job summary

Lincolnshire–Prairie View School District 103 in Lincolnshire, IL is seeking a School Van Driver to support daily student transportation. This 9-month position offers a starting pay of $27.06 per hour and includes benefits such as Medical, Dental, Basic Term Life Insurance, and IMRF.

The driver must have a valid driver's license, obtain a School Bus Permit, complete First Aid/CPR, pass drug screens and background checks, and be 21 or older.

Qualifications

School bus permit required by Illinois law (before training).
Pass school bus driver physical (district-paid).
Pass pre-employment and random drug/alcohol testing.
Pass state/federal background check.
Attend annual school bus driver refresher class.
Complete First Aid & CPR training (district-provided).
Open to ongoing professional development.
Must have valid driver's license.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Comfortable securing small children in safety systems.

Responsibilities

Operate the school van safely and effectively to minimize risk of injury or damage.
Maintain dependable attendance.
Read and interpret safety rules and manuals.
Follow district transportation protocols and procedures.
Maintain schedules and keep order on the van.
Perform other duties as assigned by Transportation Supervisor.
Ensure the van is stored safely and securely.
Work well with students, including those with disabilities.

Skills

Safe driving

Dependable attendance

Reading safety rules

Student interaction

Weather adaptability

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Valid driver's license

School Bus Permit

First Aid & CPR training

Job description

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Openings as of 8/18/2026

School Van Driver JobID: 1818

Position Type: Transportation/ Bus Driver
Date Posted: 8/11/2026
Location: Transportation
Date Available: Immediate

Driver Requirements

Possess or able to obtain a valid School Bus Permit as required by Illinois law (required before training can begin).
Successful completion of a school bus driver physical (paid for by district).
Successfully pass a pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing.
Successfully pass state and federal background check.
Attend annual school bus driver refresher class as required by Illinois law.
Complete First Aid & CPR training (provided by district).
Open to ongoing professional development.
Valid driver's license.
Be at least 21 years of age.
Be comfortable securing small children in child safety securement systems.

Essential Job Functions

Operate the school van in a safe and effective manner in order to minimize the risk of injury, property damage or loss of life.
Dependable attendance is an essential function for this position.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and procedure manuals.
Operate the school van in a safe and efficient way according to all relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
Maintain schedules and maintain order on the school van.
Follow all district transportation protocols and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Transportation Supervisor.
Ensure the van is safely and securely stored.
Ability to work well with students including students with special needs.
Ability to work well with students with mild to severe disabilities, physical and/or emotional needs.
Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands

Ability to work in all different weather conditions including extreme cold and extreme heat.
Climbing up to 3 foot height up to six times a day.
Reaching arms distance multiple times a day, walking up to 30 minutes a day on distance up to 100 feet at a time.
Sitting five hours per day on a cushioned van seat while operating school van.
Ability to crawl from driver's seat to side passenger sliding door in event of emergency.
Hearing and speaking to exchange information; seeing to perform assigned duties; sitting for extended periods of time; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a van; kneeling, bending at the waist, and reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally to perform assigned duties; lifting heavy children in and out of restricted spaces.

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