Substitute Bus Driver

About the Role

The Bus Driver and Community Driver provides transportation and community-based services to students aged 3-18 with developmental and physical disabilities throughout SASED.

Qualifications

• Age 21 or older
• Current Illinois State driver’s license
• Standard Illinois Bus Driver’s permit and CDL in compliance with DuPage County Regional Office of Education and Illinois State Transportation rules and regulations

Responsibilities

• Provide safe transportation for students and staff to and from school and community sites
• Assist in the implementation of community instruction programs
• Assist with the creation of community schedules with the Transportation Liaison
• Complete daily safety checks for all vans/buses
• Report any problems to the Director of Business/CSBO
• Maintain general maintenance for all vans/buses utilized by SASED
• Comply with accident procedures as established by SASED Administrator
• Assist with in-servicing staff on safety procedures, telephone usage, and evacuation drills
• Maintain documentation of all in-service and safety drills
• Provide input regarding additional community instruction options to the Program Administrator
• Follow individualized behavior plans created by the educational team
• Demonstrate proper safety measures regarding equipment, supplies, and safe student transfers using specialized equipment
• Work flexibly with students of varying ability levels
• Demonstrate professional work ethic and excellent interpersonal skills to promote a collaborative team effort
• Coordinate and schedule community trips and field trips for SASED programs
• Effectively work as a team member
• Escort and assist students as needed on community and field trips
• Communicate using multiple forms of communication
• Utilize transportation software to monitor routes and vehicle activity

Physical Requirements

Activity N (0-24%) O (25-49%) F (50-74%) C (75-100%) Lifting/Carrying 10 lbs. or less x Lifting/Carrying 11 - 20 lbs. x Lifting/Carrying 21 - 40 lbs. x Lifting/Carrying 41 - 60 lbs. Lifting/Carrying 61 - 100 lbs. Lifting/Carrying 100+ lbs. Bend x Squat x Kneel x Twist/Turn x Climb x Crawl x Pushing/Pulling 5 - 12 lbs. x Pushing/Pulling 13 - 25 lbs. x Pushing/Pulling 26 - 40 lbs. Pushing/Pulling 41 - 60 lbs. Pushing/Pulling 61 - 100 lbs. Walk x Reach above Shoulder x Type/Keyboard x Driving (Automatic) x

Frequency of time: N = 0-24%, O = 25-49%, F = 50-74%, C = 75-100%

Pay

Up to 177-day work year at a pay rate established by the Board of Directors in accordance with its Agreement.