Position Title: School Bus Driver (2024-25SY)
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Reports To: Director of Transportation
F.T.E: Full Time
Salary: $42,029, commensurate with experience
Start Date: August 2024

Distinctive Schools creates diverse, joyful, welcoming communities rooted in social justice and rigorous learning. We support all learners to be engaged, curious, and to achieve their full potential. Our students become confident advocates, creative problem-solvers, and collaborative leaders.

Position Description:

Distinctive Schools is looking for a Part-Time Bus Driver that will share a commitment to ensuring that every child is transported safely and receives support to ensure their full potential:

• Pick up students at stops along established routes and drop them off at school and designated after-school location

• Transport students and faculty to special events, such as field trips or sporting event

• Assist School Principal with various tasks around the school if transportation is not scheduled

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Must possess physical ability to perform all required work

• Maintain a professional relationship with supervisors, staff, parents, students and the public

• Work independently and in teams to complete job duties and assignments in a timely manner with limited supervision

• Commercial Driver's License (CDL-B)

• Passenger Endorsement, School Bus Endorsement, Air Brakes Endorsement

• Successful background check

• Good driving skills and record

Why Join the Distinctive Schools Team:

• We are a collaborative team of professionals supporting each other to instill a love of learning in our students

• We empower students, families and staff to contribute to our mission in a meaningful way

• We make an impact in our communities by serving some of the most historically marginalized in the city

Distinctive Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other personal characteristic protected by applicable law.