Transportation Coordinator
Grundy/Kendall HR Consortium, Yorkville, IL, United States
Position Type:
Transportation
Date Posted:
4/23/2026
Location:
District Office
Date Available:
07/01/2026
Closing Date:
Until Filled
District:
Plano Community Unit School District 88
Transportation Coordinator for the Plano School District
JOB GOAL: To supervise drivers and design bus routes that allow for the smooth operation of the transportation components of the educational program, ensuring the safety of all Plano Community Unit School District No. 88 students and staff, and supporting the transportation needs of all curricular and extra-curricular programs.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Good communication and interpersonal skills.
2. Ability to organize work effectively.
3. Ability to utilize bus routing software.
4. Basic accounting skills and ability to use spreadsheet software.
5. Conversational Spanish is desirable, but not required.
6. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Designs routes for regular education, special education, co-curricular activities, homeless
students, extra-curricular activities, and parochial students as requested.
2. Processes parent requests for special pick-up or drop-off locations.
3. Supervises the bidding process for routes and the awarding of routes.
4. Maintains a current inventory of supplies and equipment.
5. Maintains a log relative to automotive maintenance and preventive care to insure that repairs
oil and tire changes, and safety lane checks are completed in a timely manner.
6. Oversees the recruitment, screening, training, testing and evaluation of bus transportation
employees.
7. Responds effectively to special transportation needs and provides appropriate specialized
training.
8. Supervises and assigns work for all drivers, aides, and the Assistant Transportation
Coordinator.
9. Insures availability by district cell phone during and outside of regular work hours to respond
to questions or problems relative to transportation routes.
10. Works as needed on school holidays and snow days to cover district transportation needs, and
is awarded commensurate vacation time as compensation.
11. Collects and compiles data needed for state and federal reports.
12. Collects and compiles data needed for the budgets and expenditure reports associated with
state and federal grants that include transportation services.
13. Works with principals and social workers to develop PBIS programs aimed at educating bus
riders regarding the importance of good behavior and to develop reward programs to
reinforce good behavior.
14. Maintains timely and courteous lines of communication with the public and school
personnel.
15. Schedules and plans annual evacuation drills at all grade levels.
16. Continuously updates student and route information in transportation and student database
software.
17. Promotes high standards of safety and good housekeeping.
18. Exercises fiscal responsibility in making purchasing, routing, and contracting decisions.
19. Completes Annual Reviews on all bus drivers and aides.
20. Follows all district and transportation policies and procedures.
21. Annually participates in revising the Transportation Handbook.
22. Performs other related duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Superintendent.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Twelve-month position with salary and fringe benefits
established yearly by the Board of Education.
Please contact Luke Baughman at lbaughman@plano88.org for more information.
District Vision Statement:
Students - Our students will think critically, persevere, and contribute productively to society.
Families & Community - Our family and community members are partners in the educational process and will support the fundamental Mission of the District.
Educators - Our educators have unwavering high expectations, believe in students, demonstrate a growth mindset, and foster a collaborative environment.
Online application required. In order to be considered for this opening, applicant must go to "View Postings" and apply for the specific Job ID number. To complete the online application process, applicants must also attach cover letter and resume. Optional attachments include credentials, letters of recommendation, certificates, transcripts, etc.
Visit the district website at www.plano88.org
Transportation
Date Posted:
4/23/2026
Location:
District Office
Date Available:
07/01/2026
Closing Date:
Until Filled
District:
Plano Community Unit School District 88
Transportation Coordinator for the Plano School District
JOB GOAL: To supervise drivers and design bus routes that allow for the smooth operation of the transportation components of the educational program, ensuring the safety of all Plano Community Unit School District No. 88 students and staff, and supporting the transportation needs of all curricular and extra-curricular programs.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Good communication and interpersonal skills.
2. Ability to organize work effectively.
3. Ability to utilize bus routing software.
4. Basic accounting skills and ability to use spreadsheet software.
5. Conversational Spanish is desirable, but not required.
6. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Designs routes for regular education, special education, co-curricular activities, homeless
students, extra-curricular activities, and parochial students as requested.
2. Processes parent requests for special pick-up or drop-off locations.
3. Supervises the bidding process for routes and the awarding of routes.
4. Maintains a current inventory of supplies and equipment.
5. Maintains a log relative to automotive maintenance and preventive care to insure that repairs
oil and tire changes, and safety lane checks are completed in a timely manner.
6. Oversees the recruitment, screening, training, testing and evaluation of bus transportation
employees.
7. Responds effectively to special transportation needs and provides appropriate specialized
training.
8. Supervises and assigns work for all drivers, aides, and the Assistant Transportation
Coordinator.
9. Insures availability by district cell phone during and outside of regular work hours to respond
to questions or problems relative to transportation routes.
10. Works as needed on school holidays and snow days to cover district transportation needs, and
is awarded commensurate vacation time as compensation.
11. Collects and compiles data needed for state and federal reports.
12. Collects and compiles data needed for the budgets and expenditure reports associated with
state and federal grants that include transportation services.
13. Works with principals and social workers to develop PBIS programs aimed at educating bus
riders regarding the importance of good behavior and to develop reward programs to
reinforce good behavior.
14. Maintains timely and courteous lines of communication with the public and school
personnel.
15. Schedules and plans annual evacuation drills at all grade levels.
16. Continuously updates student and route information in transportation and student database
software.
17. Promotes high standards of safety and good housekeeping.
18. Exercises fiscal responsibility in making purchasing, routing, and contracting decisions.
19. Completes Annual Reviews on all bus drivers and aides.
20. Follows all district and transportation policies and procedures.
21. Annually participates in revising the Transportation Handbook.
22. Performs other related duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Superintendent.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Twelve-month position with salary and fringe benefits
established yearly by the Board of Education.
Please contact Luke Baughman at lbaughman@plano88.org for more information.
District Vision Statement:
Students - Our students will think critically, persevere, and contribute productively to society.
Families & Community - Our family and community members are partners in the educational process and will support the fundamental Mission of the District.
Educators - Our educators have unwavering high expectations, believe in students, demonstrate a growth mindset, and foster a collaborative environment.
Online application required. In order to be considered for this opening, applicant must go to "View Postings" and apply for the specific Job ID number. To complete the online application process, applicants must also attach cover letter and resume. Optional attachments include credentials, letters of recommendation, certificates, transcripts, etc.
Visit the district website at www.plano88.org