School Bus Assistant

Woodland School District 50 is seeking a School Bus Assistant
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Base pay range $15.64/hr - $15.64/hr

Salary range $15.64 minimum per hour (with opportunity to earn up to $2.10 per hour through KSAs).

• Position Title: School Bus Assistant
• Job : 2757
• Location: Transportation Department, Vernon Hills, IL
• Application Date Posted: December 4, 2025
• Date Available: December 4, 2025
• Closing Date: When Filled
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Seniority Level: Entry level

• Assist the driver to ensure each child is securely fastened with a seat belt during transportation to and from school.
• Assist the driver in maintaining discipline on the bus.
• Assist in loading and unloading students.
• Observe all safety regulations.
• Be tolerant of special needs of each student.

• License: N/A (must pass a state or federal medical exam, drug/alcohol screen, and criminal background check).
• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Minimum three-year excellent driving record with no suspensions or DUI convictions.
• Proven ability to drive and perform duties essential to safe school bus operation.

• Support the establishment of mutual respect and equal human dignity across the entire school community.
• Welcomes inclusion, equity and diversity.
• Commitment to the success of all students.
• Collaborates with diverse individuals.
• Avoids allowing personal differences to hinder success.
• Anticipates and adopts change.
• Engages with courtesy and professionalism.
• Communicates respectfully.
• Participates in professional development.
• Manages multiple tasks and organizes work efficiently.

• Manual Dexterity: Skilled and accurate physical operations.
• Physical Effort: Handling average weight materials or equipment, not for sustained periods; travel to schools and seminars as needed.
• Working Conditions: Some exposure to disagreeable elements.

Varied per collective bargaining agreement.

Internal applicants should apply online and attach a resume. External applicants should apply online and attach three letters of recommendation and a resume to  All applicants must be willing to interview in person and demonstrate skills through a situational analysis. Applicants will be contacted within three weeks if invited for an interview. Minority candidates are encouraged to apply.

Dawna Choe,
Director of Transportation

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Woodland School District 50 is an Equal Opportunity Employer with established policies prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, marital status, arrest record, military status, order of protection status, unfavorable military discharge, citizenship status (provided the individual is authorized to work in the United States), use of lawful products while not at work, being a victim of domestic or sexual violence, genetic information, physical or mental handicap or disability, if otherwise able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, or other legally protected categories.

The Associate Superintendent of Educational Services ) addresses questions regarding student discrimination and serves as the District’s Title IX Coordinator, and the Executive Director of Human Resources ) answers questions concerning employment discrimination.

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