Position Type:
Transportation Classifed/School Bus Driver
Date Posted:
5/15/2026
Location:
Transportation
Closing Date:
Until Close
SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
VACANCY: The Valley View Public School District is seeking individuals to fill a Transportation School Bus Driver position effective immediately.
JOB SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Director of Transportation and dispatchers, this individual is responsible for safely transporting student s to and from school following assigned routes and schedules. Drivers may also sign for field trips, extra-curricular activity runs, etc. normally within a 50 miles radius of Valley View District boundary, but occasionally to more distant locations.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Some of these duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
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Report to the dispatcher for job assignments before am routes and your pm start time.
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Drives school bus on assigned routes, picking up and discharging students at designated locations.
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School bus routes vary from day to day, based on the requirements placed on the Transportation department.
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Depending on needs of department you can expect, on a daily basis, the possibility of being assigned a route/activity that may/will exceed your estimated punch out time.
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Besides driving routes you may also be expected to drive activities and field trips when needed.
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Maintains order on the school bus filling out appropriate reports as necessary.
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Completes full DOT inspection of assigned bus before leaving the Transportation facility each day.
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Maintains the cleanliness of the bus and fuels daily.
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Reports any deficiencies needing repair or maintenance.
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Files all required reports.
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Complies with all laws and regulations pertaining to the operation of the school bus; observes posted speed limits; and reports any accidents or damage to the appropriate Supervisor.
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Ability to adapt to the special needs of the students
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Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Must be at least 21 years of age
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Friendly and positive disposition in dealing with students and staff
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Ability to supervise groups of students, while driving a bus.
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No break s or suspension in Illinois Driver license for three years
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Able to pass physical (pre-employment and annually) , includes ability to lift 75 lbs., back x-rays, T.B, drug and alcohol testing
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Must hold or have the ability and requirements to obtain the required license and permit for Illinois School Bus Driver
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Ability to successfully complete special education certification program
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Bilingual a plus
WORKING CONDITIONS: The work year for this position is 180 days. The district offers excellent fringe benefits, including life, health and dental insurance.
PAY SCALE AND BENEFIT DISCLOSURE:
Pay:
Benefits:
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Medical/Vision and Dental coverage through BCBSIL (full-time employees only)
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FSA and Dependent DayCare accounts (full-time employees only)
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Life and AD&D insurance
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403B
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IMRF is offered based on the number of hours worked
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applicants should apply online at www.vvsd.org
SELECTION PROCEDURE: Interviews with selected applicants will be held as soon as practicable. Start date to be determined after interview process.
