Substitute School Bus Drivers

Will County ROE; Town of Beecher (WI); On-site; USD 9,594 - 15,313; Full time

Job summary

A local education authority is hiring a School Bus Driver (Substitute) in Beecher, Wisconsin. The ideal candidate will have a valid CDL with a passenger endorsement and an Illinois school bus driver's permit. Responsibilities include transporting students safely, maintaining the bus, and following all traffic regulations. Compensation ranges from $52 to $83 per route. This position is critical for ensuring students reach their educational and extracurricular activities safely.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid commercial driver's license with a passenger endorsement.
• Illinois school bus driver's permit is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively and transport oneself to work.

Responsibilities

• Transport students safely to and from school and designated destinations.
• Obey all traffic laws and comply with Illinois vehicle code.
• Conduct daily pre-trip inspections and maintain cleanliness of the bus.

Skills

Valid commercial driver's license (CDL – Class B with passenger endorsement)

Illinois school bus drivers permit

Telephone communication

Job description

Position Information

• Position Type: Transportation/ Driver
• Date Posted: 8/20/2025
• Location: Beecher District Office
• District: Beecher Cmty Unit SD 200-U

Title

SCHOOL BUS DRIVER - (SUBSTITUTE)

Reporting To

District Superintendent & Transportation Supervisor

Relations

Building Principals, teachers, students, parents, transportation and other support staff

Qualifications

• Valid commercial driver's license (CDL – Class B with passenger endorsement)
• Illinois school bus drivers permit
• Telephone communication, and transportation to and from work

Job Goal / Function

To perform as an integral part of the transportation program of the Beecher School District, including regular routes, field trips and extra-curricular activities.

Specific Duties

• Transport students safely to and from school and other destinations as designated.
• Comply with the rules as set forth in Title 23, Illinois Administrative Code, Subtitle A, Chapter 1, Paragraph 275, Subchapter H, Section 275.110.
• Drivers must maintain standards set by the Illinois Vehicle Code, Illinois Revised Statutes, and Beecher School District #200U.
• Obey all traffic laws.
• Maintain a prompt and reliable schedule on assigned route.
• Perform a daily pre-trip inspection, including checking tires. All results must be reported on pre-trip sheets and filed properly in the transportation department office.
• Perform a daily radio check in compliance with the law.
• Keep inside of the bus/vehicle clean, and fuel as needed.
• Maintain adequate discipline when students are in your charge, reporting discipline problems to the building principal in a timely fashion.
• Report all accidents and complete required reports.
• Include name and bus number on ALL forms.
• Transport only authorized students.
• Load and discharge students only at authorized stops.
• Exercise responsible leadership when on in-district and out-of-district trips.
• Attend necessary meetings, activities and/or workshops during the year.
• Check assigned bus driver mailbox for messages or notices daily.
• Complete daily mileage and fuel sheets.
• Complete your own time sheet.
• Complete required form for sick day(s), when necessary.
• Close all bus windows and doors nightly.
• Watch your gauges; be alert for noise and changes in the “feel” of your bus. Notify the mechanic immediately if anything is noticed.
• Keep routes and maps current and updated with the District office. Current maps should be posted on the bulletin board at the Intergovernmental Facility (hereinafter referred to as “Facility”) at all times.
• Complete a map of exact route taken inclusive of the names and addresses of students being transported on said route. The map must also include round-trip mileage of said route, beginning and ending at the Facility.
• Drivers shall keep a current list of all students assigned to their routes. Any changes to the list will be forwarded to the District Office as soon as possible.
• Renew his/her permit in a timely manner annually. Beecher School District cannot guarantee a driver’s assigned route in the event his/her permit has lapsed.
• Safety drills are to be conducted twice a year to meet state standards.

Other Information

Routes range between $52-$83