Administrative Skills, Background Investigation, Board of Education, Bus Driving, Driver's License, Emergency Planning, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), First Aid, Legal, Loading/Unloading, Medical Records, Special Education, Transportation Planning, Truck Driver
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### 2026 Extended School Year ESY Bus Driver Non-CDL with School Bus Permit
#### Job Summary
Provide safe and efficient transportation services to students with special education needs. The driver is responsible for everything and everyone on the bus. In addition to the responsibilities of all school bus drivers, the Special Education non-CDL Driver with School Bus Permit must be physically capable to load and unload passengers. Responsible for the supervision of the attendant assigned to their route. Must perform a thorough pre-trip inspection of the vehicle including all equipment. Must perform a thorough post-trip inspection as required by law. Responsible for the cleanliness of the vehicle. Will be held liable if a child is left on the vehicle. Demonstrate a commitment to know about your students, what their needs are, assist locating and implementing important information such as The IEP Transportation Plans, Emergency information including evacuation plan, special medical information, and any DNR orders. Seating chart, Emergency equipment, fire extinguishers, first aid kit, Exercise universal precautions. Maintain a high level of professionalism. Maintain a high level of confidentiality. Communication among all team members is essential.
#### Duties
- Provide safe and efficient transportation services to students with special education needs
- Supervise the attendant assigned to their route
- Perform thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the vehicle
- Maintain the cleanliness of the vehicle
- Will be held liable if a child is left on the vehicle
- Demonstrate a commitment to know about your students and their needs
- Assist locating and implementing important information such as IEP Transportation Plans, Emergency information, special medical information, and DNR orders
- Seating chart, Emergency equipment, fire extinguishers, first aid kit, Exercise universal precautions
- Maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality
- Communication among all team members is essential
#### Qualifications
- Be 21 years of age or older
- Possess a valid and properly classified drivers license issued by Michigan, Wisconsin, Iowa, Missouri, or Kentucky
- The valid license must contain an S endorsement
- Current license must have been held for at least three years
- It has not been revoked, suspended, canceled, or disqualified as defined in Illinois Vehicle Code 625 ILCS 51-217 & 1-148.3a-5
- Pass an Illinois written school bus driver permit test valid for 1 year
- Pass a behind-the-wheel exam valid for 180 days in the type of vehicle you will be driving
- Pass a physical examination valid for 90 days including drug and tuberculosis testing
- Affirm under penalty of perjury that you have not made a false statement or knowingly concealed a material fact in any application for permit
- Complete an initial classroom training course valid for one year administered by the Illinois State Board of Education
- Demonstrate the ability to exercise reasonable care in the operation of a First Division vehicle in accordance with the requirements
- Be physically able to safely operate a First Division vehicle
- Not have been under an order of court supervision or convicted of two or more serious traffic offenses within the previous 12-month period
- Not have been convicted of two or more serious traffic offenses during any 12-month period prior to the date of your application
- Not have been under an order of court supervision or convicted of reckless driving, driving under the influence of alcohol and/or other drugs, or reckless homicide while operating a motor vehicle within three years of the date of application
- Pass an Illinois specific and FBI criminal background check whereas fingerprint results are valid for one year
- Consent in writing to the release of results of reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing by the employer of the applicant to the Secretary of State
- Not have through the unlawful operation of a motor vehicle caused an accident resulting in the death of any person
- Not have been afflicted with or suffering from any mental disability or disease within the last five years
#### Additional Requirements
After the pre-employment interview, a new applicant must:
- Pass a physical examination including a tuberculosis test and drug testing
- Be fingerprinted as prescribed by the Secretary of State and clear an Illinois specific background check with prints forwarded to the FBI for a national background check
- Complete the initial classroom course conducted by the Regional Office of Education
- Pass all written and performance exams necessary for the proper classification of the drivers license
#### Salary and Benefits
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Illinois Association of School Administrators