School Van Driver - Safe, Reliable Student Transport

Lincolnshire-Prairie View School District 103; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transportation benefits

Job summary

Lincolnshire-Prairie View School District 103 is seeking a school bus driver for a 9-month position with summer possibilities. The role requires a valid Illinois school bus permit, a clean driving record, and successful completion of a physical, background checks, and drug testing.

You will transport students safely, follow district protocols, and maintain orderly van operations while supporting students with diverse needs. Competitive benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Must possess or able to obtain a valid School Bus Permit as required by Illinois law.
• Successful completion of a school bus driver physical.
• Pass pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing.
• Pass state and federal background check.
• Attend annual school bus driver refresher class.
• Complete First Aid & CPR training.
• Open to ongoing professional development.
• Be comfortable securing small children in child safety securement systems.
• Be at least 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Operate the school van in a safe and effective manner to minimize the risk of injury, property damage or loss of life.
• 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
• Work in all different weather conditions including extreme cold and extreme heat.
• Climb up to 3 feet height up to six times a day.
• Reach arms length multiple times a day, walk up to 30 minutes a day on distance up to 100 feet at a time.
• Sit 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.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Age 21+

Read safety rules

Background check clearance

First Aid & CPR training

Student safety awareness

Professional development

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Lincolnshire-Prairie View School District 103 is seeking a school bus driver for a 9-month position with summer possibilities. The role requires a valid Illinois school bus permit, a clean driving record, and successful completion of a physical, background checks, and drug testing.

You will transport students safely, follow district protocols, and maintain orderly van operations while supporting students with diverse needs. Competitive benefits apply.