Bus Attendant and Backup Bus Driver
Bus Attendant and Backup Bus Driver
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Job Description
Position Title: Bus Attendant and Backup Bus Driver
Location(s):
Multiple Locations in Chicago
Reports To: Transportation Coordinator / School Principal
F.T.E.: 1.0 FTE Regular Full Time
Salary: $42029
Start Date: Spring 2025 or School Year 2025-2026
About Us:
At Distinctive Schools every team member plays a role in creating a welcoming engaging and supportive environment where students can thrive. Our schools are built on curiosity achievement and belonging and reliable transportation is an essential part of that experience. Were looking for dedicated drivers who want to do more than just get students from point A to point Byoull be part of a team that helps students start and end their day feeling safe valued and ready to learn.
Position Overview:
Bus Attendant and Backup Bus Driver shares a commitment to ensuring that every child is transported safely and receives support to ensure their full potential. This role is responsible for maintaining student safety and order while supporting transportation operations across the Distinctive Schools network.
While day-to-day responsibilities may largely involve acting as a bus monitor this role also includes serving as a backup driver when needed. Operating a commercial vehicle is a requirednot optionalfunction of this role. Driving duties will be assigned in situations such as staff call-offs emergencies last-minute changes or when additional coverage is needed for field trips midday routes or extracurricular events.
This role is expected to adapt quickly to school needs and route adjustments maintain strong communication with the Regional Transportation Coordinator and help ensure seamless transportation service across all campuses.
Key Responsibilities:
Bus Driving Duties
- Serve as a reserve driver for routes at any Distinctive Schools campus
- Drive students to and from school field trips or extracurricular events
- Transport students and staff to special events such as field trips or sporting events
- Provide route coverage and transportation support across schools when needed
- Ensure safe vehicle operation and adherence to all traffic laws and regulations
- Conduct pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections and report maintenance needs
- Respond promptly to driving assignments resulting from:
- Driver absences or call-offs
- Emergencies or scheduling disruptions
- Last-minute coverage needs
- Must be reasonably expected to travel up to 100 miles and remain seated in a behind-the-wheel position for extended periods of time
- Maintain all required credentials (CDL endorsements etc.) and be route-ready
- Communicate regularly with the Transportation Coordinator regarding assignments and change
Attendant Duties
- Assist with loading and unloading students at school and at bus stops
- Step off the bus to safely guide students while boarding and exiting
- Verify students are on the correct bus
- Assign and re-assign seats as needed onboard the bus
- Ensure students are remaining seated as required for their safety
- Keep the aisle clear of obstructions
- Assist with evacuations drills and emergencies as needed
- Attend safety trainings and follow all transportation protocols
- Complete student conduct reports and document incidents as needed
- Work collaboratively with the Driver
- Check the bus THOROUGHLY to ensure NO students are left after EVERY run trip or route (AM MIDDAY PM)
- Clean the bus interior (i.e sweeping mopping sanitizing) on a daily basis
- Additional duties may be assigned
What Were Looking For:
Certifications: CDL A or B required with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements plus a School Bus Permit (SBP).
Strong driving skills a clean driving record and the ability to pass a physical and DOT drug screening.
A professional reliable and positive presence with students families and school staff.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Candidate must have HS Diploma or equivalent.
Must possess the physical ability to do all required work of the position.
Why Join Us
- 25 Paid holidays & 10 days PTO annually (in addition to summer break for educators/campus positions)
- 12 weeks family paid leave
- Comprehensive Healthcare (Medical Dental Vision)
- 403b match
- Fully match up to 3%
- 50% match up to 5%
- Professional development including tuition reimbursement
- Gym and wellness discounts
- And more
Description Disclaimer: Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job reasonably required for its performance or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the jobholders responsibility.
EEO:
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 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 g or call 773.828.4191
Employment Type
Full Time
