Part Time Bus Driver - 25-26 School Year

Transport children and other passengers to and from school

Obey all traffic laws to ensure students arrive to their destination safely

Maintain a clean and mechanically sound bus at all times

Ensure the safety of all students when entering and leaving the bus

Assist students with getting on and off the bus as needed

Engage with students as they enter and exit the bus

Must possess emotional maturity

Willingness to cooperate with the alms of the program

Respect for children and adults

Flexibility, patience, good personal hygiene

Physical and mental health which does not interfere with responsibilities

Must have good verbal communication skills and visual ability to observe children

Ability to fulfill responsibilities under pressure, including during emergency situations

Proven work experience as a School Bus Driver or similar role

Clean driving record with no at-fault accidents or traffic citations within the last five years

Two or more years of experience working with children preferred

Ability to carry out assigned route on time

Must have a Commercial Driver's License - must possess a valid Class B and Passenger and School Bus endorsements

Must be at least 18 years of age or older

Must be able to comply with a background check as required by the Agency or IDCFS

Risk of exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissues

Risk involved with travel on main highways, side streets and rural roads during the transportation of children

Risk of exposure to communicable diseases

Must be able to lift 55 pounds, many times a day

Must be able to climb into the bus, walk, bend, kneel and squat frequently

$19.00 per hour

Shifts are from 6:00 - 8:30 am and 2:00-4:30 pm Monday through Friday

Up to 25 hours per week