Frontline Applicant Tracking - Fox River Grove Consolidated School District 3

Openings as of 4/9/2025
Transportation

Substitute Bus Driver

JobID: 303

Position Type:
  Transportation/Bus Driver


Date Posted:
  11/7/2024


Location:
  Fox River Grove School District #3


Date Available:
  ASAP


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Title:   Substitute School Bus Driver
 
Position Purpose
Under the general supervision of the Superintendent, to ensure the safe transportation of students, staff, and others to and from school, residential neighborhoods, and field trips.
Essential Functions:
• Safely drives a school bus on days when school is in session over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, loading and unloading students at designated locations.
• Transports students, teachers and others on school field or activity trips.
• Inspects assigned bus on a daily basis prior to transporting of passengers to ensure that bus is in good, clean and safe working order.
• Cleans and refuels bus as needed.
• Ensures that a communication device is in proper working order before each trip.
• Reports all mechanical deficiencies, traffic violations, or accidents, promptly.
• Arranges for and ensures completion of routine maintenance of bus (e.g., oil change); transporting the bus to and from maintenance and/or repair facilities.
• Maintains order and discipline in an effective and courteous manner among students being transported in accordance with district policies and procedures; reports any incidents involving student discipline.
• Observes and tracks route timing, such as total time en-route, time between stops, loading and unloading times or any other requested information for the purpose of establishing route efficiency, as requested.
• Maintains and submits records and reports as required.
• Follows procedures to ensure that no child is left alone on bus without adult supervision at any time, and that all children have departed bus at the end of all bus routes (morning, evening and during field trips or other special trips).
• Inventories bus emergency and first aid supplies and equipment; reports needs to the Director.
• Prepares aides and children for bus drills and ensures bus evacuation drills are held as required.
• In case of accidents/emergencies, evacuates children according to written and practiced procedures, ensures that medical emergency procedures are followed; completes a written report as required.
• Attends and participates in trainings, and other continuing education, career and professional development opportunities.
 
Additional Duties
• Performs other related tasks as assigned.
 
Note:         The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
 
Equipment
• Uses standard automotive and bus equipment, and telephone.
 
Travel Requirements
• Travels to and from school district buildings, to vehicle service stations, field trip locations and other destinations are required.
 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Knowledge of all traffic laws, regulations, road signs and related information.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate the bus, conduct pre-trip inspections, and clean the bus.
• Visual and auditory acuity within professionally determined normal ranges, with correction if needed.
•  Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective organizational, problem solving, and time management skills.
• Ability to learn and comprehend information from procedures manuals and other materials. Ability to comprehend and follow traffic signs required.
• Ability to physically move through the bus, center and classrooms.
• Ability to maintain composure and perform responsibilities under pressure and in cases of accidents or other emergencies.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
 
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
• Works in standard school bus environment.
 
Note:   Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.
 
Qualifications Profile
 
Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.  Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
 
Certification/License:
• Motor Vehicle Operator's (DMV) License.
• Current Commercial Driver's License (CDL), class B with Passenger and School Bus endorsement.
 
Education:
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Bilingual, both oral and written, ability (English/Spanish) is preferred.
 
Experience:
• Successful prior experience working as a bus driver, preferably in a school district or transporting children. 
 
FLSA Status:             Nonexempt
 
 




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Openings as of 4/9/2025
Transportation

Bus Driver

JobID: 320

Position Type:
  Transportation/Bus Driver


Date Posted:
  3/20/2025


Location:
  Fox River Grove School District #3


Date Available:
  ASAP


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FOX RIVER GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT 3 JOB DESCRIPTION - BUS DRIVER
 
 
 
Qualifications: 21 years old; possess a valid driver’s license, bus permit, and all other requirements of the State of Illinois
 
 
 
Reports to: Transportation Director
 
 
 
Employment Timesheet
 
 
 
Performance Responsibilities:
 
 
 
1. Operate bus in accordance with State of Illinois vehicle code laws, Fox River Grove District Bus Driver’s Handbook, instruction issued by the State Board of Education, and Secretary of State’s office.
 
 
 
2. Perform a pre-trip inspection on first trip of each bus driven by driver daily. Check all fluid levels, check bus for condition and operation of safety equipment, safety sticker, and confirm that bus is in safe operating condition before each trip.
 
 
 
3. Report passenger lists and changes as needed.
 
 
 
4. Clean interior of bus daily.
 
 
 
5. Service the route outlined by the Transportation Director.
 
 
 
6. Maintain a level of discipline on the bus, which permits full attention to be given to the safe operation of the bus.
 
 
 
7. The school bus driver has the responsibility for supervising and controlling students on the route. If the driver is unable to control students through his/her efforts, then a School Bus Incident Report is to be filled out by the driver. On the same day, if possible, or as soon as practical, this report is to be taken by the bus driver to the building administrator for disciplinary action. The building principal will take appropriate disciplinary action.
 
 
 
8. Conduct one emergency instruction session with passengers each semester.
 
 
 
9. Completes all reports in appropriate time requested (absence, trip time log, etc.).
 
 
 
10. Performs other such tasks as may from time to time be assigned by the Transportation Director.

Salary: $18.50 per hour or commensurate with experience. 
Benefits: 80% paid BCBS PPO 600 for individual





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