Part Time School Bus Driver

About the role

Distinctive Schools creates diverse, joyful, welcoming communities rooted in social justice and rigorous learning. We support all learners to be engaged, curious, and to achieve their full potential. Our students become confident advocates, creative problem-solvers, and collaborative leaders.

Responsibilities

• Pick up students at stops along established routes and drop them off at school and designated after-school location
• Transport students and faculty to special events, such as field trips or sporting event
• Drive safely along designated routes
• Owe traffic laws, safety procedures, and transit regulations
• Pick up and drop off passengers at designated locations
• Follow a specific timetable while on duty
• Aid passengers with disabilities to get on the bus
• Aid with school monitoring or other tasks as requested by supervisor
• Prevent or stop unruly behavior from passengers
• Reasonably expected to travel distances of up to 100 miles

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL-B)
• Passenger Endorsement, School Bus Endorsement, Illinois School Bus Permit
• Successful background check
• Good driving skills and record
• Previous School Experience
• Flexibility in switching bus routes as needed
• Maintain a professional relationship with supervisors, staff, families, students and the public
• Work independently and in teams to complete job duties and assignments in a timely manner

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of radio, routing software and attendance software
• Physical demands: Sit for extended periods of time. Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry tools, objects, or equipment above shoulder level without assistance. Move up and down stairs easily. Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

Up to $27/hr

Schedule

Part Time

EEO Statement

Distinctive Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other personal characteristic protected by applicable law. Distinctive Schools is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Distinctive Schools will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact talent@distinctiveschools.org or call 773.828.4191.