Bus Driver 2026-2027

Bellwood School District 88 Notice of Vacancy Equal Opportunity Employer Title: Bus Driver FLSA:Non Exempt Hourly:$18.59- $21.35 Reports to: Director of Transportation Length: 10-month employee Summary : The bus driver has the mission of providing safe and efficient transportation of all students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Pick Up and deliver students to assigned and as close as possible to route schedule. Maintain orderliness of students while they are on the bus. In case of any accident or emergency, follow proper reporting procedures. Return directly to bus garage after completion of route Wash, clean and check bus for any mechanical problems.

Report any concerns to Director of Transportation When on field trips, cooperate with adult supervisor to make outing a pleasant experience. Take charge of any "lost" bus child to be sure they are not left unsupervised. If no school authority can be found, deliver child to the bus garage. Complete, sort and file trip sheets.

Assist in maintain cleanliness of buses and of the garage. Know proper bus emergency evacuations procedures. Other responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Transportation. Supervisory Responsibilities : Bus drivers must supervise all children riding on their bus with assistance of the Bus Assistant.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

High School diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training equivalent combination of education and experience. Certificates, License Registrations Hold a valid State of Illinois Type C Driver's License and an State of Illinois permit to operate a school bus. Terms of Employment : Academic year Monday- Friday 6:30a.

m. -9:00 a.m. AND 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Overtime options are available This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all- inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment.

The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.