Duties
This position is responsible for the safe operation of a school bus transporting students or passengers to specified destinations based on established schedules. Performs all duties relative to the safe operation of a school bus.
- Drives gasoline or diesel powered multi-passenger vehicles to transport students between neighborhoods, schools, and school activities.
- Makes routine checks and inspections of buses and bus equipment for proper operation, safety, and maintenance to include, but not limited to, checking the condition of a vehicle’s windshield wipers, lights, oil, fuel, water, seats, and safety equipment.
- Observes and follows all federal, state, and local regulations for operation of school bus.
- Drives assigned route as provided and will provide information and feedback to administration on deviation from assigned route.
- Report immediately any instances of violations of federal, state, and local regulations for the operation of a school bus they perform.
- Follows school district policies and guidelines regarding student management, discipline, and bus operations.
- Complies with traffic regulations in order to operate vehicles in a safe and courteous manner.
- Follows safety rules for railroad crossings and as students are boarding and exiting buses and as they cross streets near bus stops.
- Picks up and drops off students at regularly scheduled locations, following strict time schedules.
- Reads maps and follows written and verbal geographic directions.
- Keeps bus interiors clean for passengers to include, but not limited to, sweeping the interior of the bus and picking up trash.
- Maintains knowledge of first-aid procedures.
- Performs basic vehicle maintenance and cleaning.
- Performs any required emergency procedures as needed.
- Maintains required written records.
- Attends required safety training and annual refresher training as required by state, Illinois State Board of Education, and the school district.
- Maintains a safe environment according to school policies and procedures.
- Enforces administration policies and rules governing students.
- Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students, parents, and families.
- Maintain professional and courteous working relationships with all stakeholders - fellow employees, students, parents, and community members.
- Communicate in a professional, acceptable, and courteous manner with all stakeholders - fellow employees, students, parents, and community members.
- Performs all other duties reasonably related to position as may be assigned by administration.
Additional Notes
Ridgeview School District #19 is a rural school in Colfax, Illinois. Colfax is located northeast of the twin cities of Bloomington and Normal. Although we may be small, we are proud of our extensive resources on-hand to support our students in the areas of literacy, technology, mental health, as well as STEM and co-teaching. Prospective teachers should expect to have small class sizes, a family friendly environment, and a supportive community. Each student is provided their own Chromebook and have access to a variety of advanced technologies. We have an extremely supportive board of education, administrative team, and staff who are willing to do what it takes for our students and our community. We look forward to the possibility of adding you to our Mustang Family!
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How to Apply
To apply please complete application at IASA Illinois Education Job Bank, or email your letter of interest to Taryn Lopshire, Administrative Assistant, at tlopshire@ridgeview19.org.