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Openings as of 4/26/2025

Transportation Secretary (2535)

JobID: 4934

Position Type:
  Secretarial/Clerical/Secretary - 12-Months


Date Posted:
  4/17/2025


Location:
  Dunlap Activity Center


Date Available:
  08/01/2025


Closing Date:
  Open until filled


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Full-time position Monday - Friday with benefits and paid time off. Starting pay is $16.00/hr.

Position Objective:
The Transportation Secretary assists with the daily operations of the Transportation Department supporting the work of the Transportation Director. This position is the point of contact for building principals, secretaries, transportation employees, parents, and any others requiring assistance with transportation services. 
 
Essential Functions:
• Process and maintain organized files of monthly invoices, purchase requisitions, and purchase orders from vendors. Communicate with Accounts Payable regarding these forms.
• Communicate with secretaries of schools and Athletic Director concerning extracurricular trip information.
• Daily management of field trip operations including scheduling, selection of trips, and trip changes
• Notifying schools when there are changes in buses.
• Coordination with mechanics on fleet readiness, buses to be used for extracurricular events, and GPS units.
• Use Versa-Trans Routing Software programs: Trip Tracker, Routing & Planning, MyStop, OnScreen, and GeoTab.
• Any secretarial or clerical duties requested by the Director of Transportation
• Assist with State Transportation Reports
• Maintain and update vendor phone number and contact list
• Assist Director of Transportation to maintain all School Bus Driver Certifications;( driver’s license, school bus permits, and physicals)
• Maintain and manage bulk supply inventory
• Assist families with transportation questions
• Answers incoming phone calls and any walk-ins
• Assist delivery staff with where they can deliver school supplies
• Time clock adjustments for drivers and monitors
• Fill in for the Transportation Director when needed.
• Ability to work with limited direct supervision
 
Additional Functions:
• Other duties as assigned
 Qualifications:  
• Associate’s Degree or higher (preferred)
• Previous experience in clerical or office setting (preferred) 
Competencies:
•  Proficient in typing, filing, copying and other clerical functions
• Proficient in standard office software applications
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.  Able to communicate effectively with staff and general public at all levels
• Adaptable to different work scenarios and schedules. 
• Able to prioritize efforts in order to achieve a student-focused solution
• Ability to read, write and speak the English language
 Working conditions
• Mental Demands: calculating, comparing, organizing, consulting, analyzing, planning, documenting, specifying, coordinating, and implementing
• Physical Demands: bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, reaching, sitting for prolonged periods of time, standing, walking, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuity
• Environmental Conditions: The work is performed primarily indoors; however, outside work is required on occasion.  Travel between buildings may be a requirement





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Openings as of 4/26/2025

Bus Driver 2024-2025

JobID: 4746

Position Type:
  Transportation/Bus Driver


Date Posted:
  6/7/2024


Location:
  Dunlap Activity Center


Date Available:
  OPEN


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Rate of pay is $22.07/hr

Reports to:    Director of Transportation                                                                                    
 
Position Objective
To transport students to and from a variety of school sites and to assure their safety as passengers in the school bus, as well as to ensure that the assigned bus is in a safe operating condition at all times.  Employees in this classification receive general supervision within a framework of standard policies and procedures.  Drivers may be assigned to drive wheelchair or ambulatory buses.
 
Essential Functions:
- Drives a school bus safely and in accordance with time schedules; transports students to and from their homes, a variety of school sites and on field trips as assigned
- Operates a two way radio
- Oversees the loading and unloading of students, releasing students to authorized individual; assures that safety belts are fastened, if necessary
- May operate a special ramp bus; loads and unloads students in wheelchairs on and off bus; inspects wheelchair for operational safety and permits only properly functioning wheelchairs to load; operates ramp, assuring seatbelts are fastened; positions and secures the wheelchairs in bus
- Maintains order and proper discipline of passengers; resolves disputes; documents and reports severe disciplinary cases
- Conducts established safety and operational inspection of assigned vehicle daily
- Assures maintenance of bus in safe and clean operating condition; reports needed mechanical repairs; sweeps interior of the bus and washes windows as needed; follows established security procedures
- Assists in the establishment of drop off and pickup order of assigned students; confers with parents, supervisors, schedulers, and other staff regarding transportation needs; plots route on map, documents route, and adjusts route as necessary for new and/or dropped students
- Monitors students with special health problems while in bus according to written or oral instructions, being aware and alert to any signs of difficulty following prescribed instructions and procedures; administers first aid, and calls for emergency assistance if needed
- Maintains a variety of records and reports including, but not limited to, mileage, routing, maintenance, and time schedules
- Attends meetings, programs, and in-service training as assigned
- Maintains current required licenses and certificates
- Notifies appropriate individuals of any delays in scheduled route
- Follows district policy on accident procedures
- Has knowledge of bus evacuation procedures
- Complies with district handbook
- Maintains compliance with CDL regulations

Additional Functions:
- Assists with other routes when breakdown or other unusual circumstances occur as assigned
- Maintains a neat personal appearance and a pleasant demeanor with students, staff and parents
- Displays professional behavior and language at all times 
- Additional duties as assigned
 
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- Must have a valid Illinois driver’s license for three consecutive years
- Must have a valid and appropriate CDL Driver License with passenger endorsement
- Must have a valid Illinois State School Bus Permit
- Must have a safe driving record which meets the Dunlap Community District #323 standards (no more than 1 moving violation within a 36-month period) 
- Ability to read and interpret a map
- Ability to establish and maintain proper conduct and safety of passengers on school bus
- Ability to accept/relate to students with a variety of exceptional needs
- Ability to exercise good judgment and extreme caution while operating a school bus
- Ability to remain calm in an emergency situation
- Ability to read and write in English at a level sufficient to successfully perform required duties
- Ability to understand and carry out both oral and written instructions in an independent manner
- Ability to recognize mechanical safety hazards in bus
- Ability to learn to operate a two-way radio using required codes
- Must meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform the required duties
- Ability to work in extreme temperatures
- Ability to learn special methods and procedures for working with special needs students, to include handling equipment that may be required in transporting special needs students (i.e. walkers, wheelchairs, oxygen equipment, etc.). 
- Ability to obtain CPR and first aid certification
- Ability to maintain professional relationships with students, co-workers, administrative staff and parents
- Experience working with children preferred

Additional Qualifications for Drivers Assigned to Wheelchair Buses:
- Physical stamina and stature to load, unload, and secure wheelchair students
- The willingness to endure exposure to inclement weather
- The skill to operate electrical/manual lifts on ramp buses
- Knowledge of proper safety requirements of individual wheelchairs
  
Working Conditions:
- Mental Demands:  calculating, comparing, evaluation, interpreting, organizing, consulting, analyzing, planning, documenting, specifying 
- Physical Demands:  Ability to operate a motor vehicle and operate wheelchair lifts, ramps, and securement locks. Continual sitting, reaching, and repetitive hand and arm motions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to talk and hear; stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. Frequent walking, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing and pulling. Moderate lifting and/or carrying up to 50 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus during the hours of daylight and darkness 
- Environmental Conditions:  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particle, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration. Frequent interaction among unruly children.  Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue. Occasional evening/weekend/summer work.  Occasional driving during the hours of darkness. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud




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Openings as of 4/26/2025

Extra-Curricular Bus Driver 2024-2025

JobID: 4749

Position Type:
  Transportation/Bus Driver


Date Posted:
  6/7/2024


Location:
  Dunlap Activity Center


Date Available:
  OPEN


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This position helps transport students from one school event/sport, field trip, etc.  The rate of pay is $22.07/hr

Reports to:    Director of Transportation                                                                                    
 
Position Objective
To transport students to and from a variety of school sites and to assure their safety as passengers in the school bus, as well as to ensure that the assigned bus is in a safe operating condition at all times.  Employees in this classification receive general supervision within a framework of standard policies and procedures.  Drivers may be assigned to drive wheelchair or ambulatory buses.
 
Essential Functions:
- Drives a school bus safely and in accordance with time schedules; transports students to and from their homes, a variety of school sites and on field trips as assigned
- Operates a two way radio
- Oversees the loading and unloading of students, releasing students to authorized individual; assures that safety belts are fastened, if necessary
- May operate a special ramp bus; loads and unloads students in wheelchairs on and off bus; inspects wheelchair for operational safety and permits only properly functioning wheelchairs to load; operates ramp, assuring seatbelts are fastened; positions and secures the wheelchairs in bus
- Maintains order and proper discipline of passengers; resolves disputes; documents and reports severe disciplinary cases
- Conducts established safety and operational inspection of assigned vehicle daily
- Assures maintenance of bus in safe and clean operating condition; reports needed mechanical repairs; sweeps interior of the bus and washes windows as needed; follows established security procedures
- Assists in the establishment of drop off and pickup order of assigned students; confers with parents, supervisors, schedulers, and other staff regarding transportation needs; plots route on map, documents route, and adjusts route as necessary for new and/or dropped students
- Monitors students with special health problems while in bus according to written or oral instructions, being aware and alert to any signs of difficulty following prescribed instructions and procedures; administers first aid, and calls for emergency assistance if needed
- Maintains a variety of records and reports including, but not limited to, mileage, routing, maintenance, and time schedules
- Attends meetings, programs, and in-service training as assigned
- Maintains current required licenses and certificates
- Notifies appropriate individuals of any delays in scheduled route
- Follows district policy on accident procedures
- Has knowledge of bus evacuation procedures
- Complies with district handbook
- Maintains compliance with CDL regulations

Additional Functions:
- Assists with other routes when breakdown or other unusual circumstances occur as assigned
- Maintains a neat personal appearance and a pleasant demeanor with students, staff and parents
- Displays professional behavior and language at all times 
- Additional duties as assigned
 
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- Must have a valid Illinois driver’s license for three consecutive years
- Must have a valid and appropriate CDL Driver License with passenger endorsement
- Must have a valid Illinois State School Bus Permit
- Must have a safe driving record which meets the Dunlap Community District #323 standards (no more than 1 moving violation within a 36-month period) 
- Ability to read and interpret a map
- Ability to establish and maintain proper conduct and safety of passengers on school bus
- Ability to accept/relate to students with a variety of exceptional needs
- Ability to exercise good judgment and extreme caution while operating a school bus
- Ability to remain calm in an emergency situation
- Ability to read and write in English at a level sufficient to successfully perform required duties
- Ability to understand and carry out both oral and written instructions in an independent manner
- Ability to recognize mechanical safety hazards in bus
- Ability to learn to operate a two-way radio using required codes
- Must meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform the required duties
- Ability to work in extreme temperatures
- Ability to learn special methods and procedures for working with special needs students, to include handling equipment that may be required in transporting special needs students (i.e. walkers, wheelchairs, oxygen equipment, etc.). 
- Ability to obtain CPR and first aid certification
- Ability to maintain professional relationships with students, co-workers, administrative staff and parents
- Experience working with children preferred

Additional Qualifications for Drivers Assigned to Wheelchair Buses:
- Physical stamina and stature to load, unload, and secure wheelchair students
- The willingness to endure exposure to inclement weather
- The skill to operate electrical/manual lifts on ramp buses
- Knowledge of proper safety requirements of individual wheelchairs
  
Working Conditions:
- Mental Demands:  calculating, comparing, evaluation, interpreting, organizing, consulting, analyzing, planning, documenting, specifying 
- Physical Demands:  Ability to operate a motor vehicle and operate wheelchair lifts, ramps, and securement locks. Continual sitting, reaching, and repetitive hand and arm motions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to talk and hear; stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. Frequent walking, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing and pulling. Moderate lifting and/or carrying up to 50 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus during the hours of daylight and darkness 
- Environmental Conditions:  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particle, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration. Frequent interaction among unruly children.  Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue. Occasional evening/weekend/summer work.  Occasional driving during the hours of darkness. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud




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Openings as of 4/26/2025

Substitute Bus Driver 2024-2025

JobID: 4750

Position Type:
  Transportation/Bus Driver


Date Posted:
  6/7/2024


Location:
  Dunlap Activity Center


Date Available:
  OPEN


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Rate of pay is $22.07/hr

Reports to:    Director of Transportation                                                                                    
 
Position Objective
To transport students to and from a variety of school sites and to assure their safety as passengers in the school bus, as well as to ensure that the assigned bus is in a safe operating condition at all times.  Employees in this classification receive general supervision within a framework of standard policies and procedures.  Drivers may be assigned to drive wheelchair or ambulatory buses.
 
Essential Functions:
- Drives a school bus safely and in accordance with time schedules; transports students to and from their homes, a variety of school sites and on field trips as assigned
- Operates a two way radio
- Oversees the loading and unloading of students, releasing students to authorized individual; assures that safety belts are fastened, if necessary
- May operate a special ramp bus; loads and unloads students in wheelchairs on and off bus; inspects wheelchair for operational safety and permits only properly functioning wheelchairs to load; operates ramp, assuring seatbelts are fastened; positions and secures the wheelchairs in bus
- Maintains order and proper discipline of passengers; resolves disputes; documents and reports severe disciplinary cases
- Conducts established safety and operational inspection of assigned vehicle daily
- Assures maintenance of bus in safe and clean operating condition; reports needed mechanical repairs; sweeps interior of the bus and washes windows as needed; follows established security procedures
- Assists in the establishment of drop off and pickup order of assigned students; confers with parents, supervisors, schedulers, and other staff regarding transportation needs; plots route on map, documents route, and adjusts route as necessary for new and/or dropped students
- Monitors students with special health problems while in bus according to written or oral instructions, being aware and alert to any signs of difficulty following prescribed instructions and procedures; administers first aid, and calls for emergency assistance if needed
- Maintains a variety of records and reports including, but not limited to, mileage, routing, maintenance, and time schedules
- Attends meetings, programs, and in-service training as assigned
- Maintains current required licenses and certificates
- Notifies appropriate individuals of any delays in scheduled route
- Follows district policy on accident procedures
- Has knowledge of bus evacuation procedures
- Complies with district handbook
- Maintains compliance with CDL regulations

Additional Functions:
- Assists with other routes when breakdown or other unusual circumstances occur as assigned
- Maintains a neat personal appearance and a pleasant demeanor with students, staff and parents
- Displays professional behavior and language at all times 
- Additional duties as assigned
 
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- Must have a valid Illinois driver’s license for three consecutive years
- Must have a valid and appropriate CDL Driver License with passenger endorsement
- Must have a valid Illinois State School Bus Permit
- Must have a safe driving record which meets the Dunlap Community District #323 standards (no more than 1 moving violation within a 36-month period) 
- Ability to read and interpret a map
- Ability to establish and maintain proper conduct and safety of passengers on school bus
- Ability to accept/relate to students with a variety of exceptional needs
- Ability to exercise good judgment and extreme caution while operating a school bus
- Ability to remain calm in an emergency situation
- Ability to read and write in English at a level sufficient to successfully perform required duties
- Ability to understand and carry out both oral and written instructions in an independent manner
- Ability to recognize mechanical safety hazards in bus
- Ability to learn to operate a two-way radio using required codes
- Must meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform the required duties
- Ability to work in extreme temperatures
- Ability to learn special methods and procedures for working with special needs students, to include handling equipment that may be required in transporting special needs students (i.e. walkers, wheelchairs, oxygen equipment, etc.). 
- Ability to obtain CPR and first aid certification
- Ability to maintain professional relationships with students, co-workers, administrative staff and parents
- Experience working with children preferred

Additional Qualifications for Drivers Assigned to Wheelchair Buses:
- Physical stamina and stature to load, unload, and secure wheelchair students
- The willingness to endure exposure to inclement weather
- The skill to operate electrical/manual lifts on ramp buses
- Knowledge of proper safety requirements of individual wheelchairs
  
Working Conditions:
- Mental Demands:  calculating, comparing, evaluation, interpreting, organizing, consulting, analyzing, planning, documenting, specifying 
- Physical Demands:  Ability to operate a motor vehicle and operate wheelchair lifts, ramps, and securement locks. Continual sitting, reaching, and repetitive hand and arm motions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to talk and hear; stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. Frequent walking, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing and pulling. Moderate lifting and/or carrying up to 50 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus during the hours of daylight and darkness 
- Environmental Conditions:  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particle, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration. Frequent interaction among unruly children.  Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue. Occasional evening/weekend/summer work.  Occasional driving during the hours of darkness. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud




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Openings as of 4/26/2025

Substitute Bus Monitor 2024-2025

JobID: 4751

Position Type:
  Transportation/Bus Monitor


Date Posted:
  6/7/2024


Location:
  Dunlap Activity Center


Date Available:
  OPEN


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Pay rate is $15/hr

Reports to:   Director of Transportation                                                                                 

Position Objective
To assist in providing safe transportation of students.
 
Essential Functions
- Maintains good student conduct while on the bus with driver’s support
- Assists students as they enter and exit the school bus for curb-to-curb service as needed 
- Keeps written records of inappropriate student behavior and any other records as required by Dunlap Community #323 School District guidelines
- Responsible for securing/un-securing wheelchairs while the driver operates the lift, using tie- downs, belts, safety restraints, and any other related supportive equipment needed for transporting students 
- Assists the driver with the maintenance of a clean bus interior; wiping down the seats with disinfectant, inspecting and securing seatbelts and other safety equipment, putting up the windows, etc. while on duty 
- Demonstrates knowledge of assigned bus route for pickup and delivery of students
- Performs other related duties/tasks as assigned
 
Additional Functions
- Attends department in-service meetings and all recertification classes
- Reads and follows instructions; and understands written and oral instructions
- Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include safety practices and procedures

Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- Job related experience is desired 
- Ability to learn special methods and procedures for working with special needs students, to include handling equipment that may be required in transporting special needs students (i.e. walkers, wheelchairs, oxygen equipment, etc.) 
- Must be able to work in extreme temperatures 
- Ability to acquire CPR and 1^st Aid certification
- Experience working with children preferred
- Ability to maintain professional relationships with students, co-workers, administrative staff and parents 
 
 Working Conditions
- Mental Demands:  calculating, comparing, evaluation, interpreting, organizing, consulting, analyzing, planning, documenting, specifying
- Physical Demands:  occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and /or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity.  Generally the job requires 70% sitting, 15% walking, and 15% standing. Ability to operate wheelchair lifts, ramps, and securement locks. Continual sitting, reaching, and repetitive hand and arm motions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to talk and hear; stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. Frequent walking, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing and pulling. Moderate lifting and/or carrying up to 50 lbs or more. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus during the hours of daylight and darkness
- Environmental Conditions:  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particle, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration. Frequent interaction among unruly children.  Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue. Occasional evening/weekend/summer work.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud




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Openings as of 4/26/2025

Bus Monitor - Special Needs

JobID: 4747

Position Type:
  Transportation/Bus Monitor


Date Posted:
  6/7/2024


Location:
  Dunlap Activity Center


Date Available:
  OPEN


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This position is 4 hours a day. $15/hr

Reports to:   Director of Transportation                                                                                 

Position Objective
To assist in providing safe transportation of students.
 
Essential Functions
- Maintains good student conduct while on the bus with driver’s support
- Assists students as they enter and exit the school bus for curb-to-curb service as needed 
- Keeps written records of inappropriate student behavior and any other records as required by Dunlap Community #323 School District guidelines
- Responsible for securing/un-securing wheelchairs while the driver operates the lift, using tie- downs, belts, safety restraints, and any other related supportive equipment needed for transporting students 
- Assists the driver with the maintenance of a clean bus interior; wiping down the seats with disinfectant, inspecting and securing seatbelts and other safety equipment, putting up the windows, etc. while on duty 
- Demonstrates knowledge of assigned bus route for pickup and delivery of students
- Performs other related duties/tasks as assigned
 
Additional Functions
- Attends department in-service meetings and all recertification classes
- Reads and follows instructions; and understands written and oral instructions
- Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include safety practices and procedures

Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- Job related experience is desired 
- Ability to learn special methods and procedures for working with special needs students, to include handling equipment that may be required in transporting special needs students (i.e. walkers, wheelchairs, oxygen equipment, etc.) 
- Must be able to work in extreme temperatures 
- Ability to acquire CPR and 1^st Aid certification
- Experience working with children preferred
- Ability to maintain professional relationships with students, co-workers, administrative staff and parents 
 
 Working Conditions
- Mental Demands:  calculating, comparing, evaluation, interpreting, organizing, consulting, analyzing, planning, documenting, specifying
- Physical Demands:  occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and /or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity.  Generally the job requires 70% sitting, 15% walking, and 15% standing. Ability to operate wheelchair lifts, ramps, and securement locks. Continual sitting, reaching, and repetitive hand and arm motions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to talk and hear; stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. Frequent walking, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing and pulling. Moderate lifting and/or carrying up to 50 lbs or more. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus during the hours of daylight and darkness
- Environmental Conditions:  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particle, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration. Frequent interaction among unruly children.  Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue. Occasional evening/weekend/summer work.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud




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Openings as of 4/26/2025

Bus Monitor 2024-25

JobID: 4748

Position Type:
  Transportation/Bus Monitor


Date Posted:
  6/7/2024


Location:
  Dunlap Activity Center


Date Available:
  OPEN


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This position is typically 4 hours a day. $15/hr

Reports to:   Director of Transportation                                                                                 

Position Objective
To assist in providing safe transportation of students.
 
Essential Functions
- Maintains good student conduct while on the bus with driver’s support
- Assists students as they enter and exit the school bus for curb-to-curb service as needed 
- Keeps written records of inappropriate student behavior and any other records as required by Dunlap Community #323 School District guidelines
- Responsible for securing/un-securing wheelchairs while the driver operates the lift, using tie- downs, belts, safety restraints, and any other related supportive equipment needed for transporting students 
- Assists the driver with the maintenance of a clean bus interior; wiping down the seats with disinfectant, inspecting and securing seatbelts and other safety equipment, putting up the windows, etc. while on duty 
- Demonstrates knowledge of assigned bus route for pickup and delivery of students
- Performs other related duties/tasks as assigned
 
Additional Functions
- Attends department in-service meetings and all recertification classes
- Reads and follows instructions; and understands written and oral instructions
- Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include safety practices and procedures

Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- Job related experience is desired 
- Ability to learn special methods and procedures for working with special needs students, to include handling equipment that may be required in transporting special needs students (i.e. walkers, wheelchairs, oxygen equipment, etc.) 
- Must be able to work in extreme temperatures 
- Ability to acquire CPR and 1^st Aid certification
- Experience working with children preferred
- Ability to maintain professional relationships with students, co-workers, administrative staff and parents 
 
 Working Conditions
- Mental Demands:  calculating, comparing, evaluation, interpreting, organizing, consulting, analyzing, planning, documenting, specifying
- Physical Demands:  occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and /or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity.  Generally the job requires 70% sitting, 15% walking, and 15% standing. Ability to operate wheelchair lifts, ramps, and securement locks. Continual sitting, reaching, and repetitive hand and arm motions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to talk and hear; stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. Frequent walking, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing and pulling. Moderate lifting and/or carrying up to 50 lbs or more. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus during the hours of daylight and darkness
- Environmental Conditions:  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particle, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration. Frequent interaction among unruly children.  Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue. Occasional evening/weekend/summer work.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud




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