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School Bus Driver


Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 42029 - 42029
Posted: 24 October 2026 (8 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 21 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Title: Full Time School Bus Driver
Location(s):

  • CICS Loomis

Reports To: Transportation Coordinator / School Principal
F.T.E.: 1.0 Regular Full Time
Salary: $42029 or commensurate with experience
Start Date: August 2025

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:
We are seeking a Part-Time School Bus Driver who will play an important role in ensuring students arrive safely at school ready to learn and explore.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Safely pick up and drop off students along established routes.

  • Transport students and staff to special events such as field trips or sporting events.

  • Provide route coverage and transportation support across schools when needed.

  • Must be reasonably expected to travel of up to 100 miles and remain seated in a behind-the-wheel position for extended periods of time.

  • Maintain flexibility to work a split shift including morning and afternoon routes and occasional trips in between.

  • Assist School Principal with various tasks around the school if transportation is not scheduled

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

  • More Than a Job: Be part of a team that helps create a safe welcoming and connected school experience for students.

  • Flexible Scheduling: Ideal for those seeking part-time work with a split-shift schedule.

  • Supportive Environment: Work in a positive collaborative atmosphere where your contributions matter.

  • Work-Life Balance: We value your time and offer a schedule that respects your personal and professional needs

Benefits

  • 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


Required Experience:

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