Duties

• Provide leadership for the entire transportation staff. Ensure and implement a healthy, positive, and respectful relationship between the transportation staff and the community, parents, staff, and students.
• Make recommendations to the Superintendent for bus personnel.
• Stay current on regulations and laws regarding transportation and its provision, and ensure proper implementation of the regulations and laws for the students and the schools.
• Create and direct schedules for bus routes for all buildings and stops. Familiarize himself/herself with all bus routes. Communicate schedules to staff, building Principals, parents, and others as appropriate or required.
• Arrange for transportation for any group needing a bus. This includes athletic trips, fan buses, activity buses, field trips, and other extra-curricular activities.
• Work with the Special Education Director to arrange for special education transportation.
• Investigate any bus related personnel concerns/complaints and any accidents involving school district vehicles and equipment as required. Work directly with bus drivers in solving problems that may come up on the school vehicles.
• Participate in and complete all mandated trainings. Hold necessary meetings and trainings for bus personnel.
• Develop and implement an efficient system for thorough and complete inspection of all district vehicles and grounds equipment to ensure compliance with codes, rules, laws, and best safety practices. Perform regular, detailed inspections of equipment and bus facilities. Maintain all school vehicles and keep accurate records of maintenance and key distribution.
• Assist Superintendent with the assessment of road and route conditions. Develop alternative routes and schedules if necessary.
• Ensure appropriate inventory and stock of required materials, supplies, and fuel.
• Compile specifications for school vehicles and work with the Superintendent in the purchase of new vehicles.
• Be responsible for all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Superintendent.

Qualifications

• 21 years of age or older
• Valid bus driver license
• Must Pass a Background Check
• Experience supervising and evaluating staff
• Demonstrate skills and knowledge in working with vendors, transportation route and scheduling management, bus and vehicle maintenance and specifications, and management of departmental functions and finances.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrate ability to work positively with students, parents/guardians, and staff

Salary/Benefits

Full-time, 12-Month Position
Salary: $60,000-$65,000 per year (Education and experience will be consider.)
Benefits Include: Insurance, IMRF or TRS, Sick Days, Personal Days, etc.)

How to Apply

Send Resume or Application to: 

Paula Markey
Interim Superintendent
West Prairie District Office
204 South Hun Street
Colchester, IL  62326
markeyp@wp103.org
(309) 776-3180

A fillable Application for Employment form can be accessed at https://www.wp103.org/page/employment or picked up at the District Office.

Email Address

markeyp@wp103.org

School District

wp103.org

Position Website

https://www.wp103.org/documents/employment/non-certified-openings/563994

City Website

http://mcg.mcdonough.il.us/Colchester.html

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card