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Duties

Description of Duties:

1. Responsible for the day-to-day operation of Transportation Department, including but not limited to: scheduling, routing, extra-curricular routing, work assignments, fuel logs, supervision of department staff, maintain daily logs of pre-trip inspections, correspondence, payroll, assessment of staff work performance, work with school administration on student discipline issues (bus cameras), provide assistance and support as warranted.
2. Illinois statutes - in-service staff on law changes, facilitate staff licensing/permits, physical examinations, drug/alcohol blood testing, refresher/initial classes, and to ensure files are maintained for annual state review and other inspections.
3. Take the lead with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and local radio vendors to secure and maintain proper licensing and operations of school and bus mobile communication devises.
4. Assemble all necessary data to complete end-of-year State Pupil Reimbursement Claim Report to Illinois State Board of Education.
5. Recruit and interview prospective staff; write recommendations to Superintendent and Board of Education for hire, discipline and termination of staff.
6. Participate in student registration process.
7. Arrange and conduct monthly Transportation/Safety meetings for all staff, and attend all meetings scheduled by administration.
8. Work with bus sales and local garages/mechanics to maintain the safe operation of all vehicles.
9. Work with bus sales companies to arrange for leases, maintenance under warranty, monitoring mileage limits, etc.
10. Safety - schedule and conduct bus evacuation drills per Illinois statute, arrange for CPR classes, arrange for bi-annual bus State Safety Lane inspections, monitor expiration dates of car seats for disabled students, complete and file student/staff accident reports, communication/coordination with local law enforcement officials and highway department – yellow blinking lights in front of Laraway School – speed limit enforcement – bus stop arm violations.
11. Initiate and set-up training and testing for new hire bus drivers and monitors.
12. Advocate for safe roadways with local, regional and state governmental officials.
13. All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

1. High school diploma or equivalent
2. Computer skills, typing and bookkeeping skills
3. Experienced driver with current Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
4. Knowledge of school bus safety, mechanics, best practices, laws and responsibilities
5. High moral character, dedicated and focused on safety

Salary/Benefits

Terms of Employment:

12 months employee.  Hours will be 6:30am – 3:30pm unless otherwise directed.  Salary determined by board

Benefits:

Benefits applicable to all 12-month personnel.

Additional Notes

Special Knowledge/Skills:

1. A combination of education, training, and experience which demonstrates the potential ability to perform the duties of the position.
2. Successful experience in a supervisory position.
3. Skilled integrator of a variety of areas, such as traffic laws, safety and training, recruiting, rules and regulations applicable to the operation of vehicles in the transportation of school children and how all of these work together to accomplish a common mission.
4. Ability to effectively communicate with diverse populations in both oral and written forms with drivers, monitors, students, staff, parents and administration in a positive manner.
5. Important personal and professional attributes include - flexibility, student-centered decisions, poised under pressure, good listener, accountable, eager to serve the needs of students and staff, proper role model, visionary, objectivity, and social perceptiveness.

How to Apply

Qualified applicants must complete online application and submit a letter of interest, current resume and three (3) letters of recommendation to Dr. Joe Salmieri, Superintendent, by August 12, 2025.  Interviews will begin the week of September 1, 2025.  Completed application packets can be emailed to the superintendent at jsalmieri@laraway70c.org or can be mailed/dropped off at 1715 Rowell Ave., Joliet, IL 60433

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

https://www.applitrack.com/willcounty/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=1864

Email Address

jsalmieri@laraway70c.org

School District

www.laraway70c.org

Position Website

https://www.applitrack.com/willcounty/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=1864

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

Illinois Report Card

Application Deadline

9/30/2025